FIFA makes major announcements, awarding host nations for the next two men's World Cups - Saudi Arabia for 2034 and a joint bid from Morocco, Portugal and Spain for the 2030 edition. Additionally, the 2027 Women's World Cup will be held in Brazil and the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar. These decisions were made at the virtual Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday. A reminder is also given that the USA, Canada and Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA Announces Host Nations for World Cups 2026–2034
In a significant development, FIFA has awarded the hosting rights for the upcoming editions of the FIFA Men's World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup.
FIFA Men's World Cup 2030 and 2034
FIFA Women's World Cup 2027
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025
Co-Hosting of 2026 World Cup
Background
FIFA's decision-making process for selecting host nations involves a rigorous evaluation of technical, logistical, and financial aspects of each bid. The bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups began in 2022, with various countries expressing their interest.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Why was Morocco, Portugal, and Spain's joint bid selected for the 2030 World Cup?
2. What are the concerns regarding Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?
3. Is it possible for a country to host multiple World Cups?
4. What is the significance of Brazil hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup?
5. When will the FIFA Women's World Cup expand to 32 teams?
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