Saudi Arabia has included plans to assemble 11 new stadiums, together with one which can be constructed 350 metres above the bottom, as a part of its formal bid to stage the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Though Saudi Arabia is the solely nation aiming to safe internet hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, having lodged its bid forward of final October’s deadline, the Center East nation accomplished its formal submission to FIFA by unveiling its official bid ebook in Paris on Wednesday.
Essentially the most startling plans throughout the submission are the proposals to construct a stadium above floor in Neom, a yet-to-be-built so-called ‘Future Metropolis.’
Whereas Neom will not be as a result of be totally accomplished till 2039, the Saudi World Cup bid has mentioned the 45,000-seat stadium within the metropolis can be one of many “most distinctive and iconic stadiums on the earth,” constructed right into a cliff edge inside The Line, a linear sensible metropolis constructed above the bottom.
The stadium will solely be accessible to driverless autos and high-speed lifts. “The stadium can be located inside THE LINE — greater than 350 meters above floor,” the Saudi bid ebook mentioned.
“It would present an unprecedented and distinctive expertise for followers scheduled to attend event matches.
“Moreover, the stadium can be run fully on renewable vitality, generated primarily from wind and photo voltaic sources, marking a historic shift in stadium design, globally.”
The 2034 World Cup can be a 48-team event staged throughout 5 cities — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha and Neom — with eight stadiums deliberate within the capital Riyadh, together with the proposed 92,000-capacity King Salman Stadium which is able to host the opening sport and World Cup Ultimate.
“Collectively, we’re working in the direction of materializing Saudi Arabia’s dream of internet hosting the FIFA World Cup right into a tangible actuality — as outlined inside our official bid ebook,” Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, mentioned.
“These plans will mix our wealthy soccer heritage with our deep ardour for the sport and can guarantee Saudi Arabia’s success as the primary nation to host a 48-team event in a single nation.”
FIFA are as a result of verify the 2034 World Cup host nation in late 2024. The 2026 event can be staged in america, Canada and Mexico whereas a mixed bid from Spain, Portugal and Morocco is the one the one within the race to safe internet hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup.