Saudi Arabia is preparing to showcase its passion for football and its ability to host a truly spectacular tournament.
The kingdom is the sole bidder to host the 2034 World Cup tournament and awaits confirmation from FIFA later this year.
Meanwhile, the country's ambitious vision for the 2034 World Cup promises to set a new standard for sporting events, and the unveiling of the futuristic stadium design only adds to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the tournament.
Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a futuristic stadium built on a cliff 200 meters above ground near Riyadh, where the country intends to host matches during the 2034 World Cup.
The stadium is part of the Qiddiya City project, located 30 miles from the Saudi capital, aimed at creating a sports and entertainment hub.
The futuristic stadium, named in honor of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, features cutting-edge technology and a design that takes full advantage of the stunning cliff-top location.
The state-of-the-art facility will offer fans and players an unforgettable experience, with breathtaking views and innovative amenities.
The stadium, with a capacity of 45,000 seats, will feature a retractable roof and field, as well as an LED wall with hundreds of meters of screens to provide an immersive fan experience, according to a statement from the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC).
QIC said: "The innovative stadium is designed to revolutionize the conventional concept of a sports arena. In addition, the LED wall is intended to provide panoramic views of the city below."
The futuristic stadium is part of the kingdom's ambition to become a major player in world sports in the next decade.
The QIC, owned by the Public Investment Fund chaired by the crown prince, manages about $700 billion in Saudi sovereign wealth, including investments in the LIV Golf project and English Premier League club Newcastle.
The QIC also stated that the new stadium is planned to serve as the home base for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal which recently secured the signing of Brazilian star Neymar.
The architect behind the new Saudi stadium project is the renowned designer, Populous who has previously worked on Olympic stadiums in Australia and Russia as well as the purpose-built Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, designed for both NFL games and football matches.
FIFA has announced that 14 stadiums will be required for the 48-team World Cup tournament, and the futuristic city of Neom is expected to be included in the project.
Meanwhile, many people are worried about how the big construction projects in Saudi Arabia will affect workers and the environment.
However, Fifa has promised to make sure that workers' rights are protected, not just in words.
The first 48-team edition of the World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.
For the 2030 tournament, six countries have been given hosting rights. The countries are Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The kingdom is the sole bidder to host the 2034 World Cup tournament and awaits confirmation from FIFA later this year.
Meanwhile, the country's ambitious vision for the 2034 World Cup promises to set a new standard for sporting events, and the unveiling of the futuristic stadium design only adds to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the tournament.
Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a futuristic stadium built on a cliff 200 meters above ground near Riyadh, where the country intends to host matches during the 2034 World Cup.
The stadium is part of the Qiddiya City project, located 30 miles from the Saudi capital, aimed at creating a sports and entertainment hub.
The futuristic stadium, named in honor of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, features cutting-edge technology and a design that takes full advantage of the stunning cliff-top location.
The state-of-the-art facility will offer fans and players an unforgettable experience, with breathtaking views and innovative amenities.
The stadium, with a capacity of 45,000 seats, will feature a retractable roof and field, as well as an LED wall with hundreds of meters of screens to provide an immersive fan experience, according to a statement from the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC).
QIC said: "The innovative stadium is designed to revolutionize the conventional concept of a sports arena. In addition, the LED wall is intended to provide panoramic views of the city below."
The futuristic stadium is part of the kingdom's ambition to become a major player in world sports in the next decade.
The QIC, owned by the Public Investment Fund chaired by the crown prince, manages about $700 billion in Saudi sovereign wealth, including investments in the LIV Golf project and English Premier League club Newcastle.
The QIC also stated that the new stadium is planned to serve as the home base for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal which recently secured the signing of Brazilian star Neymar.
The architect behind the new Saudi stadium project is the renowned designer, Populous who has previously worked on Olympic stadiums in Australia and Russia as well as the purpose-built Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, designed for both NFL games and football matches.
FIFA has announced that 14 stadiums will be required for the 48-team World Cup tournament, and the futuristic city of Neom is expected to be included in the project.
Meanwhile, many people are worried about how the big construction projects in Saudi Arabia will affect workers and the environment.
However, Fifa has promised to make sure that workers' rights are protected, not just in words.
The first 48-team edition of the World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.
For the 2030 tournament, six countries have been given hosting rights. The countries are Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.