2034 FIFA World Cup

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2034-fifa-world-cup

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the tournament edition?The 25th FIFA World Cup
2. What is the host nation?Saudi Arabia
3. Which country will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup?Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
4. Why did Saudi Arabia get chosen to host the 2034 World Cup?Saudi Arabia was the only country that bid, and FIFA set rules that only allowed bids from Asia or Oceania with a short timeline, so no other countries could compete.

Quadrennial Tournament: An event that occurs once every four years, such as the FIFA World Cup.
Uncontested Bid: A situation where only one party submits a proposal, leading to their automatic selection.
Sportswashing: The use of sports events or teams to improve the public image of a country or organization.
Geopolitical Dynamics: The influence of geography and politics on international relations and decision-making.