On Wednesday last week, Saudi Arabia submitted its official bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, proposing what could be the largest single-country edition of the tournament. FIFA unveiled details of the bid, which includes plans for 15 stadiums across five cities.
The bid, titled Growing. Together., has received support from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
“Together, we are working towards materialising Saudi Arabia’s dream of hosting the FIFA World Cup into a tangible reality – as outlined within our official bid book. These plans will combine our rich football heritage with our deep passion for the game and will ensure Saudi Arabia’s success as the first nation to host a 48-team tournament in one country,” Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al Saud said.
Five cities proposed in Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup plan
The proposed host cities are:
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Al Khobar
- Abha
- NEOM
Riyadh would host eight stadiums, including the new King Salman Stadium with a capacity of over 92,000 spectators.
NEOM Stadium, planned to be situated within THE LINE project, is proposed to run entirely on renewable energy.
The bid also includes plans for 10 FIFA Fan Festival sites and accommodation for over 230,000 visitors.
Yasser Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, described the bid submission as “a significant historical moment for Saudi Arabia”.
If successful, Saudi Arabia aims to host “the most-watched sporting event in history,” according to the bid book.
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