MIAMI (AP) — Saudi Arabia was announced Thursday as an invited guest for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2025 and 2027, eight days after it was selected to host the 2034 World Cup.

Saudi Arabia is also a country with geopolitical pull in the world of sport, specifically soccer. It will host the men’s World Cup in 2034, considered a controversial decision for various reasons.

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