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90 Countries Back Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid

Saudi Arabia first announced its intention to bid for the 2034 edition of the iconic tournament on October 4
Saudi Arabia first announced its intention to bid for the 2034 edition of the iconic tournament on October 4
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90 Countries Back Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid

Saudi Arabia first announced its intention to bid for the 2034 edition of the iconic tournament on October 4
Saudi Arabia first announced its intention to bid for the 2034 edition of the iconic tournament on October 4

About 90 countries have so far backed Saudi Arabia’s candidacy to host the 2034 World Cup.

The last twelve unions that announced their support are the football federations of Tanzania, The Bahamas, Montserrat, US Virgin Islands, Haiti, Guyana, Suriname, Zambia, Gabon, Eritrea, Cambodia, and Greece. Greece is the 4th European country to support the Saudi bid.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) already submitted a letter of intent (LOI) and signed a declaration to FIFA to bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup™️.

Saudi Arabia first announced its intention to bid for the 2034 edition of the iconic tournament on October 4, and the letter of intent – signed by SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal – officially confirms the Kingdom’s commitment to embark on the bid process set out by FIFA.

Less than a week after SAFF declared its intention to bid for the FIFA World Cup™️, over 90 FIFA Member Associations from across different continents have publicly pledged their support for the Kingdom.

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Bologna Misses Out on Serie A Top Four After Draw 

Udinese's Martin Payero (R) and Bologna's Sam Beukema in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs Bologna FC 1909 at the Friuli - Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 28 April 2025. (EPA)
Udinese's Martin Payero (R) and Bologna's Sam Beukema in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs Bologna FC 1909 at the Friuli - Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 28 April 2025. (EPA)
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Bologna Misses Out on Serie A Top Four After Draw 

Udinese's Martin Payero (R) and Bologna's Sam Beukema in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs Bologna FC 1909 at the Friuli - Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 28 April 2025. (EPA)
Udinese's Martin Payero (R) and Bologna's Sam Beukema in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs Bologna FC 1909 at the Friuli - Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 28 April 2025. (EPA)

Bologna held on for a scoreless draw at Udinese in Serie A on Monday and a precious point in its bid to play in European competition next season.

Bologna dominated possession but goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski was made to work much harder than his counterpart.

The team was one point out of the top four Champions League qualifying places. Bologna played in the Champions League this season for the first time in 60 years.

Lazio could have replaced Bologna in fifth place but drew at home with Parma 2-2 from 2-0 down.

Lazio’s point left it out of the top six European qualifying places on goal difference.

Pedro scored twice in the last 11 minutes for Lazio after Parma forward Jacob Ondrejka scored at the start of each half.

Parma ran its unbeaten streak to seven games, including six draws, to be five points from the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, in the fight to avoid relegation, Cagliari won at Hellas Verona 2-0 to replace the home side in 15th place and eight points from the drop with four rounds remaining.