The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2034 will provide many job opportunities for Saudis throughout the preparation journey for the FIFA World Cup, during the tournament, and afterward, in sectors such as hospitality, restaurants, cafes, tourism, infrastructure, and transportation. The bid will also offer significant economic opportunities for both local and international companies, as well as for members of the community, in addition to the direct benefits of organ...
For the five cities that will host the FIFA World Cup 2034 , there will be ten supporting cities. These supporting cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide venues for team camps, referees, training facilities, and other forms of support. These cities are: Al-Bahah Al-Bahah is distinguished by its unique natural environment and is an ideal place for outdoor activities in the fresh air. Among the city's most prominent landmarks are Raghadan Forest Park, Shada Mountains, ancient...
The bid submitted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association 'FIFA' identified five cities to host the FIFA World Cup 2034: Riyadh , Jeddah , al Khobar , Abha , and NEOM . Riyadh Riyadh is the capital of the Kingdom, one of its most vibrant and prosperous cities, and the largest in terms of area and population. It is the administrative and financial center of the Kingdom. The city is preparing to be part of hosting global sporting eve...
Formula One races in Jeddah City mark a global car racing event hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time in its history from December 3 to 5, 2021, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit overlooking the Red Sea on the western coast of the Kingdom, in cooperation between the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation within a fifteen-year partnership with Formula One. Jeddah Corniche Circuit The Jeddah Corniche Circuit for Formula One was constructed to be the l...
The football development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to increase the number of players, coaches, and fans, which the Kingdom's bid to host the 2034 World Cup will help achieve. This will be accomplished through a long-term strategy to develop Saudi football implemented by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation across four main areas: Development of elite men's football It consists of: - Qualifying for the World Cup finals six times. - Winning the Asian Cup three times. - More t...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aspires to host the 2034 World Cup as the first edition featuring the participation of forty-eight teams and organized in a single country, providing fans the opportunity to enjoy a distinctive celebratory tournament. 2034 World Cup statistics in Saudi Arabia Number of participating teams: Forty-eight teams. Host cities: Five cities. Supporting cities: Ten cities. Host stadiums: Fifteen world-class stadiums. Number of training facilities: 134 training facilities. Num...
Community development is one of the primary goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia' s hosting of the 2034 World Cup . By building a sustainable legacy for future generations, its positive impact extends beyond football to encompass all sectors of society. Saudi Arabia's commitments The Kingdom is committed to continuing investment in sports, especially football, as part of its preparations to host the 2034 World Cup. This commitment enhances many societal values, most notably: - Streng...
The Saudi national team has participated in six editions of the World Cup, playing nineteen matches during which they scored fourteen goals. World Cup 1994 During the 1994 World Cup, the Saudi national team managed to score five goals, successively scored by Fuad Anwar (two goals) against the Netherlands and Morocco, Sami al-Jaber one goal against Morocco, Saeed al-Owairan one goal against Belgium, and Fahd al-Ghesheyan one goal against Sweden. Fuad Anwar is considered the scorer of the first S...
The Saudi National Football Team is the official team representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in regional and international football competitions for men, under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation since its establishment during the reign of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz on June 9, 1956. 1 It joined the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) 2 and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in that year. 3 Saudi national team uniform The uniform of the Saudi national ...
The FEI World Cup Finals for Dressage and Showjumping 2024 is the forty-fifth edition of the international competition between elite equestrians in showjumping. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the final in the capital, Riyadh , from April 17-20, 2024. It marks the first time the championship has been held in the Middle East, as the Kingdom was selected to host by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) in 2019. About the FEI World Cup The Kingdom has hosted the forty-fifth e...
The Saudi Football Players Association is an association accredited by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development . It was established to serve Saudi football players, dedicating its efforts and resources to creating a better working environment for football players within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Establishment of the association The Saudi Football Players Association was established in late 2021. The idea of creating an independent entity dedicated to players' rights emer...
The Saudi eLeague was launched in 2020 and is considered the crown jewel of Esports tournaments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The goal of this championship is to create and develop the best clubs and players, qualifying them for various national and international competitions and representing the Kingdom on global stages. The league is supervised by the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), which was established in 2017. SEF is the regulatory body responsible for nurturing top gamers and develop...