Saudi Arabia Forms Supreme Committee for FIFA 2034

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of the Supreme Committee for Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034, following the Kingdom's successful bid to host the tournament.

The initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to delivering an exceptional edition of the World Cup, which will mark the first time in history that 48 teams compete in the tournament.

The Crown Prince will chair the committee, which aims to elevate Saudi Arabia’s global standing in sports and showcase its readiness to host large-scale international events.

The event is also aligned with the nation’s Vision 2030 strategy, aimed at transforming Saudi Arabia’s sports sector and improving the quality of life for its citizens.

Saudi Arabia has allocated 15 state-of-the-art stadiums for the World Cup, including 11 newly built facilities, with a combined capacity of over 775,000 seats.

The venues will be spread across five cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and the futuristic city of Neom. Riyadh will host the majority of the games with eight stadiums, followed by Jeddah with four, and one stadium each in the remaining cities.

The tournament is expected to attract a record-breaking number of fans, prompting the Kingdom to prepare over 232,000 accommodation units.

Currently, there are 47,000 hotel units available in the host cities, and efforts are underway to add more than 185,000 units by 2034 to meet the demand.

To enhance the fan experience, Saudi Arabia will establish 10 fan zones in the host cities, including the expansive King Salman Park in Riyadh, which can accommodate up to 80,000 fans.

These zones will provide entertainment and cultural activities, creating a festival-like atmosphere throughout the tournament.

The Crown Prince emphasized Saudi Arabia’s dedication to advancing global football and promoting values of love, peace, and tolerance.

He highlighted the country’s vast capabilities and resources, which will contribute to hosting an unforgettable World Cup that sets a new standard for the event.