How did Saudi Arabia land the 2034 World Cup?
December 11, 2024
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December 11, 2024
How did Saudi Arabia land the 2034 World Cup?
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Summary
Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup. <br /> <br />It will be the crowning event in its sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested £5bn since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil. <br /> <br />Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' Rob Harris and Middle East football expert James M Dorsey to discuss what it means for football and the kingdom. <br /> <br />The plans are not lacking in ambition and include a new stadium 350m above ground level, in an as-yet unbuilt futuristic carless city. <br /> <br />But big questions remain about how the country landed the tournament, with its bid unopposed and the country consistently facing claims of human rights abuses. <br /> <br />Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop <br />Editor: Philly Beaumont
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