Dominique Blanc speaks about the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

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Dominique Blanc on the attribution of the World Cup: “He who says nothing consents”

Switzerland has validated the award of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, “with reservations”. For the first time, the president of the ASF returns to this thorny issue in detail.

Published today at 11:37 a.m.

Dominique Blanc, Gianni Infantino and Guy Parmelin chat before the UEFA Nations League match between Switzerland and Serbia at the Letzigrund stadium in Zurich, November 15, 2024.

Along with Norway, Switzerland was one of the only countries to express reservations before the 2034 World Cup was awarded to Saudi Arabia. By acclamation, FIFA members confirmed this choice on December 10 during an extraordinary congress organized by videoconference.

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