Saudi Arabia's Bid To Host the 2034 World Cup

FIFA recently published 'The Bid Evaluation Report' for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup, this document details the country's plans and assesses their feasibility.

Saudi Arabia has presented an ambitious vision for the tournament, centered around the theme "Growing Together."

Here's a summary:

Vision: The bid focuses on "Growing People. Together," "Growing Football. Together," and "Growing Connections. Together," aligning with Saudi Arabia's national transformation plan, Vision 2030.

Legacy: The tournament is seen as a catalyst for social and economic development, with investments in infrastructure, tourism, and women's sports.

Stadiums: Fifteen state-of-the-art stadiums are proposed across five host cities, featuring innovative designs and a focus on legacy use. FIFA acknowledges some risks due to the scale and novelty of the projects.

Accommodation: Ample hotel options are planned, though a significant portion is yet to be built. FIFA highlights the need to monitor construction progress.

Transport: Saudi Arabia plans to expand airports and introduce high-speed rail. The compact tournament footprint is expected to rely on air travel.

Sustainability and Human Rights: Saudi Arabia is committed to sustainability, human rights, and environmental protection. FIFA recognizes the potential for positive impact but also notes the significant efforts required to address certain human rights risks.

Commercial: The bid presents a strong commercial position with high revenue projections and cost efficiency.

Overall, FIFA concludes that Saudi Arabia demonstrates the capacity to host a successful World Cup in 2034.

However, the report emphasizes the need for close collaboration to ensure the successful realization of the ambitious plans.

The report can be viewed here FIFA-World-Cup-2034-Bid-Evaluation-Report.pdf