Saudi Arabia Secures 2034 World Cup Amid Controversy
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FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, marking it as the second Middle Eastern nation to host the tournament after Qatar in 2022. The 2034 event will feature 48 teams and be held across five Saudi cities. Additionally, the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with celebratory matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to commemorate the tournament's centenary. Both World Cups were confirmed by acclamation, with no competing bids.
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