The next World Cup destination is confirmed as Morocco, Spain, and Portugal win the bid to host the 2030 World Cup. What’s more exciting is that it will be the first WC that will be held across three continents with three of the first opening matches to be played in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Right after the announcement, Saudi Arabia also declared they are going to bid for the 2034 WC. Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez sent their regards to Saudi Arabia. However, a former Algerian soccer player turned sports journalist has a different view of it.

Saudi Arabia in a bid to win the bid for 2034 WC also plans to lift the ban on alcohol consumption in their country for the fans and supporters. It is rumored that they will allow booze to be sold in restricted fan zones and hotels.

Colliding factors and the country’s regulation can be a hurdle

Hafid Derradji, a reputed journalist who has worked with Al Jazeera and BeIN Sports, perceives a different kind of World Cup if Saudi Arabia wins their bid for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034. He thinks the venue selection might turn out to be like in the case of Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Hafid Derradji sheds more light on Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 WC as he said, “I believe that Saudi Arabia is unable to host the 2034 World Cup alone”. Derradji’s statement meant that there could be an adjustment made as has been done with the 2030 bid, where the 3 opening matches will be played in South America.

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Multiple questions arise if Saudi Arabia wins the bid for hosting the 2034 WC. Will there be an arrangement similar to Qatar where the matches were played in December, it’s yet to be seen what steps the Saudi government will take if they decide to lift the alcohol ban, and also infrastructure changes as per the requirements.

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However, the Saudi Pro League players are happy and excited with Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the WC. Players like Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad and Riyad Mahrez of Al Ahli took to social media to send their good wishes and regards to the Saudi government.

Saudi WC bid elates Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez

Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez have enthusiastically thrown their support behind Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup. Their endorsement of this bid comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Morocco, Spain, and Portugal secured the rights to host the tournament in 2030. The Al Ittihad forward couldn’t contain his excitement for Saudi Arabia’s bid, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express his delight.

Mahrez echoed similar sentiments as he praised Saudi Arabia’s bid, particularly acknowledging the fervent football fan base in the nation. The influx of elite players like Cristiano Ronaldo into the Saudi Pro League has undeniably bolstered the league’s international profile.

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Mahrez and Benzema have now voiced their support. It is anticipated that more players from the league will join the chorus on social media, further endorsing Saudi Arabia’s quest to host the 2034 World Cup. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has pledged to deliver nothing less than a world-class tournament for this prestigious event.