Saudi Arabia Aims for a Historic World Cup with 15 Stadiums
Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup reflects an ambitious vision to deliver an exceptional edition of the tournament. Details have revealed a bold plan to construct 15 stadiums across five Saudi cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and Neom.
This impressive number of stadiums places the kingdom fourth globally in terms of the number of stadiums hosting a World Cup in a single edition, and it also positions Saudi Arabia second in terms of the number of stadiums in a single host country.
Comparing this figure to the largest edition in history in terms of the number of stadiums, which was held in South Korea and Japan in 2002 and used 20 stadiums, it is evident that Saudi Arabia is striving to present a competitive edition and offer a unique experience for fans and players alike.
However, the record for the most stadiums in an edition hosted by a single country belongs to Spain in 1982, where matches were played in 17 stadiums. Nevertheless, Saudi Arabia aspires to surpass this figure in the future, focusing on building world-class stadiums and modern infrastructure capable of accommodating large numbers of spectators.
This massive investment in sports infrastructure reflects the kingdom’s ambitious vision to develop the sports sector and transform it into an economic and social force, while strengthening its position on the global sports stage.
