ZURICH: Saudi Arabia has been selected as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, FIFA announced at an extraordinary congress. This decision marks Saudi Arabia as the second Middle Eastern nation to host the prestigious football tournament, following Qatar's hosting in 2022. According to Anadolu Agency, the announcement underlines FIFA's continued expansion of the World Cup's geographical footprint. Additionally, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain were named as joint hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, highlighting a trend toward collaborative hosting efforts for future tournaments.