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Saudi Arabia Unveils Ambitious Plans For 2034 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Paris, France, during the team judo competition at Champ-de-Mars Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Saudi Arabia has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a series of cutting-edge stadiums in preparation for hosting the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. One of the standout venues is a 46,000-seat stadium located in the Neom megaproject along the Red Sea coast. This futuristic stadium is designed to be a landmark, with a unique feature of being 350 meters above ground. The Neom stadium will be connected to a network of tram-like vehicles running at various heights above the ground, providing innovative transportation options.

Another striking stadium in the works is set to be perched atop a 200-meter cliff near the capital city of Riyadh. This stadium will offer panoramic views of the city, with an entire wall of LED screens enhancing the spectator experience. Riyadh is slated to host eight out of the 15 stadiums, with additional venues planned for cities such as Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and Neom.

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