These are the five cities that will be hosting the Saudi FIFA World Cup 2034
Read on to find out the details…
Footie fans, look alive. The Kingdom is fully gearing up to host the Saudi FIFA World Cup 2034, and a finalised bid backed by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister has just been submitted.
Proposed host cities according to the official bid submitted to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) include Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and NEOM.
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The five host cities will feature 15 cutting-edge stadiums, including 11 new, planned stadiums.
Riyadh will be home to eight stadiums for the World Cup matches, including the new King Salman Stadium, which will accommodate over 92,000 spectators which is set to host the opening and final matches of the tournament and will become the new home ground for the Saudi national team.
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya will also be a part of the bid, King Fahad Sports City Stadium which will be refurbished to seat over 70,000 spectators.
King Salman Stadium
In Jeddah, a new Jeddah Central Development Stadium is being built. It will feature an architectural design inspired by the area’s rich, local heritage and traditional wooden architecture from the historic Jeddah Al-Balad area.
The coastal King Abdullah Sports City Stadium will feature a natural design inspired by the stunning coral reefs of the Red Sea.
Aramco Stadium
Khobar will also be getting a new Aramco stadium which will be situated on the Arabian Gulf coast and is inspired by the sea – symbolizing the ‘Dawwama’ whirlpools that appear off the coast during the warm, summer months.
In Abha, the King Khalid University Stadium (which is currently being used by the university) will undergo a temporary expansion that will increase its capacity to over 45,000 spectators during the tournament.
Prince Mohammad bin Salman Stadium
The NEOM Stadium is expected to be one of the most iconic stadiums. Situated within THE LINE, more than 350 meters above ground, the stadium will be run entirely on renewable energy, generated primarily from wind and solar sources.
The plan includes 10 other host locations that will be scheduled to house training camps for participating teams before and during the tournament.
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