Kuwait, Bahrain Support Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup Bid

Kuwait and Bahrain have expressed their full support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. They have voiced confidence in Saudi Arabia's ability to represent Asian, Arab, and Gulf football on the global stage.

Abdullah Al-Shaheen, Chairman of the Kuwait Football Association (KFA), said that the KFA will be one of the strongest supporters of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. He said that Saudi Arabia has the ability to attract global football fans and that hosting the World Cup would be a major boost to football in Asia, the Arab world, and the Gulf region.

“In front of you, Saudi Arabia, and we are with you. Kuwait supports Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup,” the KFA posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bahrain has also expressed its support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it is confident in Saudi Arabia's ability to organize the prestigious tournament and continue its global leading roles.

The ministry also said that Bahrain takes pride in Saudi Arabia's developmental achievements and its record of success in hosting superb and high-profile global, political, economic, and sports events.

Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup comes after the country's national football team has made significant progress in recent years. The team has qualified for six previous World Cup tournaments, and in 2022, they famously beat Lionel Messi's Argentina in a 2-1 victory.