Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034

[Darran]

lol

2034 Fifa World Cup: Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for tournament

Saudi Arabia is confirmed as host for the 2034 World Cup, while Spain, Portugal and Morcoco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[AusinIsOurHero]

Another winter world cup. Great

 

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

"In all three decisions just one voting option was available"

erm, ok, seems like waste of everyone's time.

 

[sainthelens]

So basically nearly all of us will never witness a world cup on these shores in our lifetime.
Fckn disgraceful.

 

[JackSomething]

FIFA even arranged for the 2030 World Cup to be played across 3 continents to ensure Saudi would have almost no opposition, then when Australia tried to get involved, they were given just 1 month to prepare their bid, a hugely involved process that normally takes months. They saw the writing on the wall and withdrew from consideration.

That Infantino twat will stand in front of the cameras and spout his nonsense about growing the game, football bringing everyone together, etc. While all of us watching know it's all about the massive piles of cash that the Saudi's are flinging around.

 

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

That 2030 WC they threw together to give Saudi a free hit at '34 looks like a logistical fun one. I assume some group games will be in South America, with others happening in Europe at the same time? The winners of that South American group will then have to travel (again) over to Spain/Portugal/Morocco to play knock-out games? Seems like the short straw group.

I have no detail to go with on it, so maybe they've worked it out all fine, but seems like a lot going on.

 

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

So Iooked it up and found this from a FIFA FAQ. Somehow the initial 3 South American games are being played before the world cup officially starts....?

Spoiler: Click to read FIFA gibberish

The match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2030 will be uniquely adapted to provide additional and adequate days between matches for the teams involved in the centenary celebratory matches to travel, rest, adapt and prepare. The intended schedule will provide approximately 11 to 12 days for travel and rest before the second game of the six teams playing in South America, with approximately five to six days for travel and rest for the remaining six group opponents, and all other participating teams. The three matches played in South America will be brought forward to a few days before the official opening matches of the FIFA World Cup, which will be played in Morocco, Portugal and Spain. The below summary illustrates the relevant dates of how this could be achieved.

• • Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 June 2030: centenary celebration ceremony and first matches of Uruguay in Montevideo, Argentina at home and Paraguay at home
  • Thursday and Friday, 13 and 14 June 2030: opening ceremony and opening game(s) of the FIFA World Cup 2030
  • Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 June 2030: first matches of the other teams in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay’s respective groups
  • Friday and Saturday, 21 and 22 June 2030: second matches of all the teams in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay’s respective groups
  • Sunday, 21 July 2030: final of the FIFA World Cup 2030

The required adjustments to the match schedule will all be achieved within the framework of the existing International Match Calendar, with the total release period remaining unchanged compared to the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Consequently, there would be no additional days required to the status quo, with no additional burden on any participating teams, players or their domestic clubs. Additionally, the same exceptions to the overall total release period for the FIFA World Cup 2026 for those players competing in the finals of confederation club competitions will also apply.
In terms of increased travel for fans, the FIFA World Cup is nothing without them. The World Cup is a global event and holding three games in South America will also offer supporters in that region who would not have the opportunity to travel to Europe and/or Africa the chance to attend tournament matches, with half of their confederation’s teams playing at home.

 

[Niigata Jack]

Won't happen the world will be at war years before 2034.

 

[Smurph]

It's a disgrace, their human rights record is shocking yet the lure of money outweighs being a decent person with morals.

I hate sport upon times.

 

[Smurph]

FIFA even arranged for the 2030 World Cup to be played across 3 continents to ensure Saudi would have almost no opposition, then when Australia tried to get involved, they were given just 1 month to prepare their bid, a hugely involved process that normally takes months. They saw the writing on the wall and withdrew from consideration.

That Infantino twat will stand in front of the cameras and spout his nonsense about growing the game, football bringing everyone together, etc. While all of us watching know it's all about the massive piles of cash that the Saudi's are flinging around.

Bent as barbwire fence, the lot of them.

If they cared about growing the game they'd stage a World Cup in Africa. If these Arabs didn't have a pot to piss in they wouldn't be in the conversation for staging a tournament.

 

[JackSomething]

Bent as barbwire fence, the lot of them.

If they cared about growing the game they'd stage a World Cup in Africa. If these Arabs didn't have a pot to piss in they wouldn't be in the conversation for staging a tournament.

It's even worse than that Smurph. FIFA have banged on for years about rotating hosting duties around the continents/confederations, boasting about how egalitarian they are.

Africa has had just one World Cup ever, 2010 in South Africa (and boy were FIFA smug about taking it to Africa back then), so they would have been due one before the tournament returns to Asia, with Qatar having had the last tournament of course. So in order to ensure 2034 was able to go back to Asia 'fairly', they've made Morocco co-hosts only for 2030 and of course shoved three games in South America with the centenary bollocks excuse. 3 continents ticked off in one tournament, even thought the vast majority of the games (including probably all of the later stage games) will be in Spain, and to a lesser extent Portugal.

All those shenanigans just to try and legitimise chasing the money in Saudi. They're fucking shameless and I'd have more respect if they were just honest that money rules all as far as they're concerned. So much for clearing up the organisation post-Blatter. Like you said, I fucking hate sport sometimes.

 

[westside]

Saudis will bring in lots of workers from India and Africa.

Same as Brexit Britain then.

 

[Captain_Sham]

Won't happen the world will be at war years before 2034.

The World is already at war.

 

[Swanjaxs]

It's a disgrace, their human rights record is shocking yet the lure of money outweighs being a decent person with morals.

I hate sport upon times.

David Beckham be all over this and rubbing his hands in anticipation

 

[Smurph]

David Beckham be all over this and rubbing his hands in anticipation

Greedy twat and he wonders why he hasn't been knighted.

Fella will turn up for the opening of an envelope.