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Saudi Arabia to Bid for Hosting World Cup 2034

FILED - 18 December 2022, Qatar, Lusail: The World Cup trophy stands on the pitch prior to the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final soccer match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa
FILED - 18 December 2022, Qatar, Lusail: The World Cup trophy stands on the pitch prior to the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final soccer match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa
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Saudi Arabia to Bid for Hosting World Cup 2034

FILED - 18 December 2022, Qatar, Lusail: The World Cup trophy stands on the pitch prior to the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final soccer match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa
FILED - 18 December 2022, Qatar, Lusail: The World Cup trophy stands on the pitch prior to the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final soccer match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

Saudi Arabia unveiled on Wednesday its intention to bid for hosting World Cup 2034 as part of a comprehensive plan, through which the Kingdom’s Football Federation aims to provide an extraordinary and unprecedented experience to delight football enthusiasts worldwide.

This comes after Saudi Arabia’s remarkable successes in hosting numerous global sports events and activities.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized his country’s desire to host the 2034 World Cup as a reflection of the comprehensive progress the Kingdom has achieved across all levels and domains.

This has positioned Saudi Arabia as a leading hub and international focal point for hosting major global events in various fields.

The nation possesses significant economic resources and a rich cultural and historical heritage, making it well-suited for such a responsibility.

The Crown Prince further indicated that the intention to host the World Cup serves as a testament to Saudi Arabia’s clear and substantial efforts in promoting messages of peace and love worldwide.

Sport, being one of its most prominent facets, serves as a vital means for people of different races and cultures to come together, a goal that Saudi Arabia consistently strives to achieve in various domains, including the realm of sports.

The Kingdom is gearing up to host the FIFA Club World Cup in December in Jeddah, the 2027 Asian Cup, the 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM, and the 2034 Asian Games.

In the meantime, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced that the European, African, and South American football associations have jointly nominated one candidate to host the 2030 World Cup.

This nomination came from Morocco and Spain and Portugal, with plans to host three matches in South America, specifically in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Moroccan King Mohammed VI congratulated his people for the unanimous approval of the joint bid presented by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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Chelsea Beat Everton 1-0 to Reignite Champions League Hopes

(L) Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the match with teammate Noni Madueke during the English Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC, in London, Britain, 26 April 2025. (EPA)
(L) Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the match with teammate Noni Madueke during the English Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC, in London, Britain, 26 April 2025. (EPA)
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Chelsea Beat Everton 1-0 to Reignite Champions League Hopes

(L) Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the match with teammate Noni Madueke during the English Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC, in London, Britain, 26 April 2025. (EPA)
(L) Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the match with teammate Noni Madueke during the English Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC, in London, Britain, 26 April 2025. (EPA)

Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

The Senegal striker, fed by Enzo Fernandez, drove low into the bottom corner past a diving Jordan Pickford in the 27th minute for his first goal in four months.

The result lifted Enzo Maresca's Chelsea to fourth in the table on 60 points, one point behind Manchester City who are in FA Cup action this weekend. Everton are 13th.

"At this stage of the season, the result is the main thing," Maresca said.

"We are going to be better and better because the players will understand better and better how to play different games."

The home side should have scored more but were thwarted by a stubborn defense and Pickford, who kept out a series of shots, notably from Noni Madueke.

Cole Palmer buzzed round the Everton box, but his three-month goal drought continued as once again Chelsea failed to capitalise on a good start.

They suffered a tense final 15 minutes with Everton, sensing their nerves, forging forward.

Maresca, serving a one-match ban, watched anxiously from the press box, occasionally shouting towards the pitch and dugout as the clock ticked down.

He described his seat as "a disaster" despite having a runner next to him to take messages to the dugout.

"I prefer to be on the bench. You want to say something, but nobody can hear."

Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez, who had turned aside a good chance from Beto in the 63rd minute, held on to a shot from Idrissa Gueye minutes later.

And he pulled off a fingertip save in the 88th minute to deny Dwight McNeil and keep his side in front.

The Spanish keeper's form has been in doubt recently after a series of mistakes, but Maresca backed him.

"Robert has already had many good moments this season ... As a human being, you always remember the bad things and not the good things. He has had some very good moments with us," the Italian coach said.

"You can see the teammates how they celebrate with him, also at the end of the game. They know for Robert it has not been a good moment, so they support and helped him."

Pickford also praised his opposite number.

"In the second half we dominated as Chelsea sat in and took the 1-0," he told TNT Sports. "Robert Sanchez made a few good saves so credit to him.

"We weren't far off it but that's the Premier League, you get punished."

The League's top five qualify for the Champions League.