Timeline of Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host the 2034 World Cup Finals

Approval of the official requirements by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

Deadline for submitting letters of intent to bid.

Issuance of FIFA’s official requirements for hosting the 2034 World Cup.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud endorsed the completion of the Kingdom's bid file to host the 2034 World Cup, in preparation for its submission to FIFA in Paris, France, by the official Saudi delegation.

The Kingdom officially submitted the bid in Paris, France, at a ceremony organized by FIFA, through an official delegation led by the Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki, and the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), Yasser al-Misehal, with the participation of two children from the SAFF's regional training centers.

FIFA revealed the details of the Kingdom’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup. The bid included the main and supporting cities that will host the World Cup finals, as well as the stadiums, the number of hotel rooms, training centers, and fan festivals locations.

Start of the evaluation process and official inspection visits by FIFA.

Official announcement of the host country for the 2034 World Cup.