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Saudi Arabia declares bid to host 2034 World Cup
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia announces it plans to bid to host the 2034 World Cup, the latest step in a campaign to turn the kingdom into a global sports powerhouse.
The bid “intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s ongoing social and economic transformation and the country’s deep-rooted passion for football,” says a statement from the Saudi Arabian soccer federation.