FIFA's selection of Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup was celebrated in the kingdom but criticized by human rights groups, who fear residents, visitors and migrant workers will be at risk of abuse.

The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed as the host nation of the 2034 men’s World Cup. Following an extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday, world football’s governing body has also confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be held across six nations —Morocco,

The win will kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi labor laws and treatment of workers mostly from South Asia needed to help build and upgrade 15 stadiums.

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2034. The result itself hasn't come as a surprise.

The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.

Fifa confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will jointly host the 2030 edition.

Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet

Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, while the 2030 World Cup hosts are Morocco, Portugal and Spain with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.