Saudi Arabia has expressed its willingness to host an expanded 64-team men's World Cup in 2034. The Gulf state was confirmed as the host for the 2034 edition of the competition in December. The calls to expand the 2030 version to 64 nations have predominantly come from South America. However, the proposed expansion has also faced criticism from various officials and organizations. One unanswered question is whether Saudi Arabia will follow Qatar in hosting the tournament during winter to minimize worries over high temperatures.