The tournament will soon be back in the Middle East after the success of Qatar 2022, with a host of different venues in line to stage games
Saudi Arabia has put forward a bold and exciting bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
With the tournament set to be hosted in North America in 2026, and then South America, Europe and Africa in 2030, Saudi Arabia aims to make history by becoming the first single country to host a 48-team FIFA World Cup in 2034.
Some of the stadiums already exist and will be refurbished; some are currently being built; and others are planned. The significant demand for more sports and entertainment facilities from a young, football obsessed population – not to mention the increasing number of major sports events being held Saudi Arabia both now and in the future – makes the hosting of a FIFA World Cup a natural target for a country quite literally building a new exciting future for itself.
Billed as one of the fastest and most exciting growth stories in world football, Goal runs you through every single stadium that is planned to potentially stage the 25th edition of FIFA World Cup, with the likes of Brazil, Argentina, England, Spain and France all likely to vie for the honour of lifting the biggest trophy in sport.
Bid bookKing Salman International Stadium (Riyadh)
The King Salman International Stadium is under construction and slated to be completed by 2029.
Once finished, it will be able to hold over 92,000 fans, making it the largest stadium in the country. It is currently scheduled to host the opening game and the FIFA World Cup Final, as well as matches in every round of the competition.
It will be built with sustainability in mind, and will anchor the Green Riyadh development masterplan.
Bid bookKing Fahad Sports City Stadium (Riyadh)
The King Fahad Sports City Stadium will be completed in 2026 and will be able to host over 70,000 fans.
It will have a remarkably eye-catching design, inspired by the traditional tents often found in Saudi Arabia.
The stadium will play host to games throughout the tournament, culminating with a semi-final in Riyadh.
Bid bookPrince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium (Riyadh)
The Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium is scheduled to be completed in 2029.
It is perhaps one of the most futuristic designs for the tournament, boasting iridescent glass and shimmering metal, combining to create an almost-cyberpunk aesthetic.
The stadium will contain nearly 50,000 seats and will host multiple games through the group stages, the round of 32, the round of 16 and the third-place play-off.
Bid bookNew Murabba Stadium (Riyadh)
The New Murabba Stadium will be completed by 2032.
The ground is inspired by the texture of the bark of the Acacia tree, which is native to Saudi Arabia.
The 46,000 seater stadium will host games throughout the group stage and the Round of 16.
