Qatar, as the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions, have continued their domination in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a strong performance in the second round, where they picked up five wins and a draw, Qatar secured their spot in the third round. Star striker Almoez Ali impressed with seven goals,
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has taken a bold step forward in its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup by unveiling plans to construct 11 new stadiums, one of which will be built 350 meters above the ground in the futuristic city of Neom. This unprecedented move aims to set new standards in stadium design and
Recently, FIFA has been engaging in discussions with potential future hosts of the men’s World Cup, including Saudi Arabia. This comes on the heels of the Paris Olympics, where FIFA has been receiving formal bid books from seven member federations who are vying to host the World Cups of 2030 and 2034. The 2030 World
Japan, a four-time Asian champion, has been drawn into a challenging group for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will face Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia in the upcoming matches. This draw brings back memories of previous encounters with Saudi Arabia and Australia in the
After an intriguing seven-month period, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close on Tuesday. With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams, Asia will now have at least eight representatives at the tournament in two years’ time. The increase in competing nations has also seen a
Amnesty International has called for FIFA and countries bidding to host the 2030 and 2034 World Cups to agree to binding commitments and legal reforms to prevent human rights violations connected to the tournament. The human rights organization emphasized the importance of rigorous and transparent bidding processes, stakeholder participation, independent human rights risk assessments, and
In an unsurprising move, FIFA announced a new sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia’s state oil firm, Aramco. This development further solidifies FIFA’s relationship with the kingdom, especially after Saudi Arabia secured hosting rights for the 2034 Men’s World Cup. The agreement, set to run until 2027, encompasses major events such as the 2026 Men’s World
Saudi Arabia has officially launched its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for what seems to be a predetermined outcome. With no other candidates in the running, the Gulf nation’s campaign has been described as more of a formality rather than a competitive process. The bid slogan “Growing. Together” reflects