FIFA also picked Saudi Arabia — a potential candidate in the 2030 contest —
to host the next Club World Cup from Dec. 12-22 in the latest addition to
the kingdom’s sports hosting ambitions.In the 2030 hosting race, co-hosting bids from South America and Europe
have been the expected favorites, with Morocco also in the picture and
speculation about a Saudi-led and unprecedented three-continent project.FIFA’s ruling council confirmed a timetable for bidding and a vote to be
held in the third quarter of next year by around 200 member federations.
FIFA has long targeted a decision in 2024 for the tournament that is
currently scheduled to have 48 teams.
to host the next Club World Cup from Dec. 12-22 in the latest addition to
the kingdom’s sports hosting ambitions.In the 2030 hosting race, co-hosting bids from South America and Europe
have been the expected favorites, with Morocco also in the picture and
speculation about a Saudi-led and unprecedented three-continent project.FIFA’s ruling council confirmed a timetable for bidding and a vote to be
held in the third quarter of next year by around 200 member federations.
FIFA has long targeted a decision in 2024 for the tournament that is
currently scheduled to have 48 teams.
