Let's celebrate: Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 FIFA World Cup host
It’s going to be a historic day…
This is the moment, folks. And for football fans, brace yourselves. Another day, another huge win for the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia is all set to be officially announced as the 2034 FIFA World Cup host on Wednesday December 11 – and all you citizens and residents are cordially invited to witness the announcement and participate in the celebrations.
After Australia opted out of hosting the tournament and no other country expressed an interest before the October deadline last year, Saudi Arabia emerged as the near-certain winner for hosting rights.
Those in Riyadh can watch the live stream of the announcement at 5pm on Wednesday December 11 at The Groves, Wonder Garden, BLVD City, BLVD World, and Al Wadi in KAFD (3pm to 9pm).
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Events will be held across the country from December 11 to 14, and the capital will also have its share of celebrations in honour of the decision.
So, let’s all celebrate and have a good time. And, of course, you’re encouraged to wear your national jersey, club jersey, or other Saudi football kit to show your national pride.
Here’s a list of what’s in store and how to join the party.
Wednesday December 11
In celebration of Saudi Arabia winning the bid for the FIFA World Cup 2034, there will be drone shows performing dynamic aerial, creating stunning visuals at 8.30pm in Riyadh (KAFD), Jeddah (Jeddah Promenade), Al Khobar (Ithra Centre), and Abha (Flag Square).
Meanwhile, fireworks will light up the skies at 8.34pm in Riyadh (KAFD, BLVD City, Al Faisaliah Tower, Majdool Tower, Al Rajhi Tower, Ministry of Transport Tower, King Fahd Stadium, Moon Tower, and Mahd Academy), Jeddah (Jeddah Promenade), Al Khobar (Khobar Water Tower), Abha (Abha Dam), NEOM (Community 1), Al Qassim (King Abdullah National Park), and Al Jubail (Fanateer Beach).
Thursday December 12
Air shows featuring aerial displays marking a historic achievement for the nation will take place at 2pm in Riyadh at King Fahd Stadium, KAFD, and King Fahad Road.
Wednesday December 11 to Saturday December 14
Fans in cities across the Kingdom can visit dedicated gathering areas from 5pm in the following locations to enjoy a festive atmosphere and participate in various family-friendly activities.
Riyadh: BLVD City, Laysen Valley, Roshn Front, and Bujairi Terrace;
Jeddah: Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Roshn Waterfront, Corniche Obhur, Prince Majid Park, King Abdulaziz Cultural Centre, and Jeddah Municipality Building;
Al Khobar: Corniche in Al Khobar, Half Moon Beach, Tharwa Corniche, King Abdullah Park, and Beach District Plaza;
Abha: Al Bahar Square, The Art Street, Veranda, Ariash, Abha High City, and Midmac;
Al Baha: Al Baha Mall, Al Hawiya Walk, Al Baha Boulevard, and Children’s Theatre in the Winter Festival in Qalwa;
Al Qassim: Al Bukhari Street;
Al Madinah (December 11, 5pm to 10pm): King Fahad Park and Sultana Street;
Yanbu (December 11, 5pm to 10pm): Hawana Festival, Waterfront, and Al Danah Mall, and
Hail (December 13, 5pm to 10pm): Al Fajr Walkway and Park, and Bahjah Park.
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