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With Saudi Arabia preparing for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, FIFA has eased host nation requirements. This was the right decision as it will make the game more accessible to new host nations. Previously, bidding nations needed to have seven existing stadiums with capacities of 40,000, 60,000, and 80,000 for key matches. FIFA's new rules now state that bidding nations must have at least four existing stadiums, broadening the possibilities for regions with fewer established football venues. This shift could be a game-changer for future World Cups, taking the competition to new regions and cultures, which historically has been a staple of the tournament's success. This could be a defining moment for football's continued growth. #sportsbiz #stadium #FIFA

+++ FIFA 2030 World Cup hosted by? +++ 🌍 History meets the future as the FIFA World Cup 2030 promises a remarkable global celebration, weaving together 3 continents and 6 distinct countries 🇲🇦🇵🇹🇪🇸🇺🇾🇦🇷🇵🇾. As we reminisce about the game's rich past, it's heartening to see the centenary edition commemorated with special matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay - a beautiful tribute to where it all began in 1930! 🎉 The unity of Africa and Europe through Morocco, Portugal, and Spain's joint bid not only celebrates football but is a testament to the sport's incredible power to bridge cultural and geographic divides. 🤝⚽ In my opinion, FIFA's forward-looking and inclusive decision amplifies the universal spirit of football, emphasizing unity, peace, and tolerance. This resonates with the true essence of the game, which is more than just competition; it's a celebration of shared humanity. 🚀 Let's champion this beautiful game, which continues to unite us all. Football remains the world's heartbeat, and this decision echoes that sentiment perfectly. #FIFAWorldCup #GlobalUnity #FootballForAll #CentenaryCelebration #UnityThroughSport https://lnkd.in/dRVFJR_B

🏆2034 World Cup Host is Set: Saudi Arabia #playbookmiddleeast Just hours before the deadline, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, following Australia's withdrawal from the bidding process. FIFA accelerated the bidding timeline—allowing only 25 days for formal expressions of interest—11 years before the event and three years ahead of the initial schedule for the host decision. Bidders were limited to Asia and Oceania’s regional confederations, as countries from the same continent can not host the World Cup but 12 years apart. Zooming Out: Saudi clubs spent more than €800mn on transfer fees over the summer transfer window to bring big-names to its domestic league. This decade-long investment will surely prove to have an expansive impact on the Saudi Pro League and football’s development overall. More on this topic? Read this Yahoo Sports article on why this may be the end of the FIFA World Cup bidding process https://lnkd.in/gRjfv854 #FIFAWorldCup2034 #football #soccer #SaudiArabia #Australia #SportsEvents

The FIFA Council convened on March 14, 2024, and announced that Qatar had been chosen as the host nation for the next five editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, spanning from 2025 to 2029. During the recent FIFA Council meeting, it was officially confirmed that Qatar would host the next five FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments, now expanded to accommodate 48 teams. In a statement released today, the FIFA Council reaffirmed its dedication to youth football and explained that the decision to increase the FIFA U-17 World Cup to an annual event, as well as expand it to 48 teams, led to Qatar's selection as the host country for the competitions starting in 2025. Additionally, the statement noted that the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, also expanded to 24 teams and transitioning to an annual schedule from 2025 onward, will be hosted by Morocco until 2029. These decisions followed a global invitation for hosting bids, emphasizing the utilization of existing football infrastructure to enhance tournament efficiency and sustainability. Furthermore, the FIFA Council unanimously approved the Annual Report for 2023, highlighting the organization's robust and sustainable financial position. The report showcased a record investment of USD 2.25 billion in football development for the entire 2023-2026 period under the FIFA Forward 3.0 Programme. #Qatar #FIFAWorldCup #Host #Consecutive

According to FIFA’s International Transfer Snapshot the US was the only non-European association to be in the top 5 for both incoming (5th) and outgoing transfers (3rd) in the world during the Mid-year registration window. After a record breaking Mid-year Registration window here are some of our biggest incoming registrations from these past few months📈 On the men’s side: ✅ Lionel Messi ✅ Sergio Busquets ✅ Jordi Alba On the women’s side: ✅ Esther Gonzalez ✅ Amandine Henry ✅ Scarlett Camberos It’s eye-opening and amazing to see that all the hard work that was done during those past few months contributed in not only record breaking numbers internationally but also record breaking growth in popularity of soccer in the US. #growthegame https://lnkd.in/gr_wWCj7

The FIFA Council convened on March 14, 2024, and announced that Qatar had been chosen as the host nation for the next five editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, spanning from 2025 to 2029. During the recent FIFA Council meeting, it was officially confirmed that Qatar would host the next five FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments, now expanded to accommodate 48 teams. In a statement released, the FIFA Council reaffirmed its dedication to youth football and explained that the decision to increase the FIFA U-17 World Cup to an annual event, as well as expand it to 48 teams, led to Qatar's selection as the host country for the competitions starting in 2025. Additionally, the statement noted that the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, also expanded to 24 teams and transitioning to an annual schedule from 2025 onward, will be hosted by Morocco until 2029. These decisions followed a global invitation for hosting bids, emphasizing the utilization of existing football infrastructure to enhance tournament efficiency and sustainability. Furthermore, the FIFA Council unanimously approved the Annual Report for 2023, highlighting the organization's robust and sustainable financial position. The report showcased a record investment of USD 2.25 billion in football development for the entire 2023-2026 period under the FIFA Forward 3.0 Programme. #Qatar #FIFAWorldCup #Host #Consecutive #Worldcups

The FIFA Council convened on March 14, 2024, and announced that Qatar had been chosen as the host nation for the next five editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, spanning from 2025 to 2029. During the recent FIFA Council meeting, it was officially confirmed that Qatar would host the next five FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments, now expanded to accommodate 48 teams. In a statement released, the FIFA Council reaffirmed its dedication to youth football and explained that the decision to increase the FIFA U-17 World Cup to an annual event, as well as expand it to 48 teams, led to Qatar's selection as the host country for the competitions starting in 2025. Additionally, the statement noted that the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, also expanded to 24 teams and transitioning to an annual schedule from 2025 onward, will be hosted by Morocco until 2029. These decisions followed a global invitation for hosting bids, emphasizing the utilization of existing football infrastructure to enhance tournament efficiency and sustainability. Furthermore, the FIFA Council unanimously approved the Annual Report for 2023, highlighting the organization's robust and sustainable financial position. The report showcased a record investment of USD 2.25 billion in football development for the entire 2023-2026 period under the FIFA Forward 3.0 Programme. #Qatar #FIFAWorldCup #Host #Consecutive #Worldcups

Disappointing Day for Football 🚨 Today, we witnessed an appalling moment in the FIFA World Cup qualifier match between India and Qatar. Qatar Football Association illegal goal against India was a disgrace to fair play and sportsmanship. The lack of VAR for World Cup qualifiers is inexcusable, and the officials' failure to make accurate decisions on the field today was truly disheartening. FIFA 's refusal to implement VAR in such crucial matches is a blatant oversight that undermines the integrity of the game. How can we expect fair competition when the technology that ensures correct decisions is absent? This incident not only reflects poorly on Qatar Football but also raises serious questions about FIFA's commitment to fairness and accuracy in the sport. To see the beautiful game tarnished by such actions is a sad day for football fans worldwide. We demand better from both the players and the governing bodies to maintain the sanctity of the sport we love. #FIFA #Football #WorldCupQualifiers #FairPlay #IntegrityInSport #FootballIndia #QatarFootball #Disappointment #VAR #Sportsmanship #FairCompetition

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034 - Following an earnest submission of an ‘expression of interest’ to host the tournament, Saudi Arabia can be the only country after Qatar to host the FIFA World Cup in the Middle East. As the host country, Saudi needs to meet the following infrastructure requirements:  - 14 all-seater stadiums with 40,000 - 80,000 seats (at least 7 of them should pre-exist) - Opening and final match in an 80,000-seats stadium - Semi final match in a 60,000-seats stadium - 4 venue-centric training sites per stadium - Minimum 72 base camps + 2 referee base camps Mexico, United States and Canada nailed the bid to co-host FIFA World Cup 2026. For FIFA 2030, tri-continental partnership between Spain, Portugal, and Morocco and FIFA 2034, Saudi Arabia are a safe bet. Following a thorough scrutiny of multiple factors, the hosts will be announced close to next year's end. #BigHit #Sports #Football #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #SaudiArabia

When FIFA announced this week that the 2030 FIFA World Cup would be played in six countries spread across three continents, the reaction was the typical mix of bewilderment and indignation as football’s global governing body had once again outdone itself in making a decision that seemingly ignores common sense. While “celebrating the centenary of the FIFA World Cup” by playing the first three matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, the latter of which hosted the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, sounds like a nice idea on paper, South America is a roughly 12-hour flight away from Spain, Portugal and Morocco, where the rest of the World Cup will be played – not exactly ideal for athletes who will have to play in South American winter one day and in Europe’s/North Africa’s summer a couple of days later. Not to mention the ecological footprint of such a global footballing extravaganza. Get more Insights here: https://lnkd.in/ewywu6aa #Sportsmarketing #leadership #globalorganisation #football #dawgenglobal #revenue