Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hostpublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 11 DecemberBreaking
Fifa confirm that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men's World Cup.
Image source, Getty ImagesFifa president Gianni Infantino
Summary
Saudi Arabia officially confirmed as the 2034 Men's World Cup hosts today, at Fifa Congress
2030 World Cup co-hosts also confirmed as Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the first three matches held in South America.
Fifa 'votes' done by 'acclamation' - a round of applause in support of the bids
Explainer: Key questions behind Fifa's Saudi World Cup decision
Pictures: What are the 2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup stadiums?
Latest news: FA set to back Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hostpublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, 2030 World Cup hosts confirmed - Spain, Portugal, Moroccopublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
BreakingMorocco, Spain, and Portugal are set to host the men's 2030 World Cup, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay also included, each securing a match in their home countries.
Voting closedpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
The vote is now closed. Here we go...
Postpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
The clapping is to confirm "support" for the decision. Plenty of clapping so far.
Vote by 'acclamation'published at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
Gianni Infantino is back and he is explaining the decision is incoming.
The voting is by 'acclamation' (clapping)...
Postpublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
The bid assessment process is being discussed.
Read more on the process here.
What's happened so far?published at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
If you're just joining us, we've been live streaming for more than an hour but are yet to have the official announcement for the 2030 and 2034 World Cup hosts.
We've had creative presentations from the bidders involved.
'Don't think tournament, think football festival'published at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
"Don't think tournament, think football festival. Everyone feeling safe and feeling together all in the same country because we will bring more teams and more fans to the same place than ever before."
A message in Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup pitch video.
'We want to pioneer a new way to watch football'published at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
Another message from Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup pitch video...
"We want to pioneer a new way to watch football. Creating human connections and broadening horizons. Saudi Arabia's promise is that 2034 will bring a next generation Fifa World Cup for a new generation of fans."
'We are trusted to deliver in the moments that matter'published at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
"We are trusted to deliver in the moments that matter," is another line from Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup pitch video, in relation to their previous big sporting events they have hosted.
get involved Your views on Saudi World Cuppublished at 15:31 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
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Should be a great spectacle. Stadiums look fantastic and suit the greatest football tournament in the world.
Geoff, London
get involved Your views on Saudi World Cuppublished at 15:31 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
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There will be a lot of naysayers and I understand many of the arguments. However, being based out here for work, I do genuinely believe Saudi Arabia want to modernise and this World Cup will be a huge part of doing that. No nation is perfect and I hope this can accelerate the progression I see on a daily basis.
Chad, Riyadh
'It promises to be the best World Cup in history'published at 15:29 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
A line in Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup pitch video just stated that "it will be a tournament that promises to be the best World Cup in history".
'Football inspires us be who we want to be'published at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
More from Saudi Arabia: "One of my favourite football words is leader and in Saudi Arabia, we are surrounded by leaders. Football inspires us be who we want to be. The leaders of our country tell us to dream big which is lucky because I don't know how to dream small.
"Please come and see us very soon because we all love football, just like you."
'Young Saudis driving change'published at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
More form Saudi Arabia: "Young Saudis are not only part of the change but we are part of driving it. I love languages too. Especially the language of football. It's a language I love because everyone in the world speaks football. It's what makes our game truly global," they add.
'We love to host'published at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
More from Saudi Arabia: "If you've heard about us Saudis, you would know that we love to host. Generosity is a language every fan can expect when visiting our beautiful country."
'Anything is possible'published at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
More from Saudi Arabia: "My favourite language is when we speak the language of possible, because to us, anything is possible. Generations before us have proven if we work hard and believe in ourselves, we can achieve anything."
Saudi 2034 presentation: 'We are growing football at a rapid pace'published at 15:23 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
"We will make you all proud. Saudi Arabia has become home to some of the greatest sporting events and we are growing football at a rapid pace.
"We want to host the first 48-team World Cup in a single nation," is the message from their young spokesperson.
Saudi Arabia 2034 bid presentation startspublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
We are now off to Saudi Arabia for a presentation, which is in English.
'Strengthening the relationships between people'published at 15:20 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December
"Strengthening the relationships between people" is one of the core values explained by the legends about the proposed 2030 men's World Cup.
UEFA Champions League Scores and fixtures
Wednesday 11th December
League Stage
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UEFA Champions League Table
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 18 |
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| 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 15 |
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| 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 13 |
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| 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 13 |
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| 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
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| 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 13 |
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| 7 | Brest | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
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| 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
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| 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
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| 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
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| 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
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| 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
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| 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 11 |
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| 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
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| 15 | Benfica | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
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| 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 10 |
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| 17 | Sporting CP | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
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| 18 | Feyenoord | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 10 |
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| 19 | Club Brugge | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 10 |
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| 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 9 |
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| 21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 |
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| 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
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| 23 | PSV | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 8 |
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| 24 | Dinamo Zagreb | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 8 |
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| 25 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
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| 26 | Stuttgart | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 7 |
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| 27 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 4 |
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| 28 | Sparta Prague | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 4 |
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| 29 | Sturm Graz | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 |
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| 30 | Girona | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 3 |
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| 31 | Red Star Belgrade | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 3 |
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| 32 | Red Bull Salzburg | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 18 | -15 | 3 |
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| 33 | Bologna | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 2 |
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| 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 0 |
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| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 21 | -16 | 0 |
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| 36 | Young Boys | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 22 | -19 | 0 |
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- Position 1 - 8 : 8th Finals
- Position 9 - 24 : Play-off
