Fifa’s decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup has started the clock on a huge logistical undertaking to build the infrastructure needed to welcome football fans from around the world.
With eight new stadiums including a futuristic clifftop venue planned, the World Cup has become the kingdom’s latest infrastructure deadline as it invests heavily to become a global sports hub. It will host football’s Asian Cup in 2027 and the multi-sport Asian Winter Games in 2029.
The demands add to several major projects that are part of Vision 2030, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plan to reduce the economy’s dependence on oil revenues.
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