Currently, Busan, South Korea, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Rome, Italy are competing to host the 2030 World Expo. However, Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was ultimately selected as the host of the 2030 World Expo. This decision was made after more than 160 countries participated in the vote, and Riyadh won the bid by winning 119 votes, beating out Rome and Busan.