Fireworks light up Riyadh sky as Saudis celebrate successful World Cup bid. Sparklers and drones carrying the golden World Cup trophy blasted through the air over the capital of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after Fifa confirmed the Gulf kingdom would host the 2034 edition. Not surprising as the only candidate was Saudi Arabia last year, but on the formal announcement officials organised celebratory ceremonies to celebrate the successful bid. In Riyadh, Saudis paraded in their new sporting splendour. "Welcoming the World 2034" was