@bloombergpolitics: #SaudiArabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 #WorldCup, marking the return of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle to the Gulf region for the second time in barely a decade and in a choice that’s already dogged by controversy. For Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, it may be the biggest victory yet in his push to use sport as a way to lure tourists, build influence and improve the country’s image. #worldnews #sports #football #Soccer