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What Does Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host the 2034 FIFA World Cup Entail?

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What Does Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host the 2034 FIFA World Cup Entail?
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup represents a national celebration that supports the Kingdom's ambitions to solidify its position among the leading football nations worldwide. It contributes to a transformative shift in football across the region and the globe. The Saudi bid carries a clear goal: to develop football for all—men, women, youth. It also aims to increase the number of players, coaches, and fans. The Saudi bid to host the 2034 World Cup aligns with a long-term strategy for the development of Saudi football.

The Saudi bid to host the 2034 World Cup includes:

World-class infrastructure that meets all international standards.

Fan festival locations in every city hosting World Cup matches.

An integrated transportation strategy including air, sea, and land travel, along with a railway network.

Fifteen international stadiums hosting the event.

Sixteen international airports.

230,000 hotel rooms.

134 training facilities.

Development of elite men's football.

Development of women's football.

Ninteen Saudi national teams.

27,000 officially registered Saudi players.

83,000 amateur Saudi players.

649 football academies.

Sixty-four youth competitions.

Two hundred thousand players in the school league.