Dec 11, (V7N) - The 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cup hosts are set to be confirmed with little surprise: the 2030 World Cup will be hosted by a joint bid from Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, and Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 edition. The 2030 World Cup is especially historic as it marks the centenary of the tournament, and will feature matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay alongside Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. This bid is unprecedented as it spans three continents. Saudi Arabia's bid for 2034 will bring the World Cup back to the Gulf region after Qatar in 2022, although human rights concerns are already being raised about the country's record.

In football, Abahani Limited Dhaka began their Federation Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Chittagong Abahani Limited. The team was led by Sumon Reza, Mohammad Ibrahim, and Yeasin Khan. Meanwhile, Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society won 1-0 against Mohammedan Sporting Club in their opening match.

In cricket, Bangladesh's Under-19 team celebrated winning the Asia Cup, with Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim expressing the team's confidence in securing more achievements, especially as they set their sights on the World Cup. They have been preparing intensively for the next big challenge.

Lastly, Wuchaiwang Marma from Quantum Cosmo School of Bandarban earned a silver medal in the World Mathematics Team Championship in Doha, bringing pride to Bangladesh.

In football's Premier League, West Ham's win over Wolves in a crucial match, dubbed "El Sackico," offered some breathing room for their coach Julen Lopetegui, while the pressure is mounting on Wolves' Gary O'Neil after another loss.

In football management news, Jonathan Trott's tenure as head coach of Afghanistan's national cricket team was extended, having led the team to their first-ever World Cup semi-final. Meanwhile, Manchester City is under pressure, struggling in both the Champions League and Premier League, with a growing injury list causing significant challenges for Pep Guardiola's squad.

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