Saudi Arabia readying stadiums for World Cup 2034 in 5 cities
RIYADH, August 4, 2024
Saudi Arabia will organise the 2034 football World Cup in five host cities and 15 world-class stadiums, it has been revealed. Eleven of these stadiums will be built well in time to host the event.
Head of the bid committee for the 2034 World Cup at Saudi Football Federation (SAFF), Hammad Al-Balawi, made a visual presentation during a press conference in Riyadh.
The presentation also showed plans for the railway network connecting regions of the kingdom with Gulf countries, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
He pointed out that the opening and final matches of the 2034 World Cup will be held in the capital, Riyadh, and the farthest distance a fan would travel within the kingdom is two hours. He also said that a FIFA team will soon visit the host cities as part of the bid evaluation process.
He indicated that the 10-year journey has already begun.
Meanwhile, SAFF President Yasser Al-Misehal confirmed that Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 has received unprecedented historical support from over 140 countries, reflecting the significant confidence of the international community to host the World Cup.
He noted that Saudi Arabia is experiencing a historic moment as it prepares to host the largest edition of the World Cup ever held in a single country.
"There is complete synergy and coordination among all government sectors to ensure the success of our bid to host this global event. We will deliver the best edition in the history of the World Cup on Saudi soil in 2034," he said.
He pointed out that the Saudi Vision 2030 has driven significant development and opened the doors for the world to see Saudi Arabia, noting that "The World Cup is a grand dream for the entire Saudi community."
He also pointed out that the new sports stadiums will benefit future generations, and the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in the Kingdom will provide an opportunity to test some of these stadiums. He stressed the ongoing efforts to prepare a highly capable national team to represent the Kingdom in the 2034 World Cup.
