The draw for the 2034 World Cup, hosted by the Kingdom Saudi Arabia , will take place in Neom , located in the northwest of the Kingdom on the Red Sea coast. Neom is one of the cities hosting the 2034 World Cup, alongside Riyadh , Jeddah , al-Khobar , and Abha . Neom will be ready for the 2034 World Cup, featuring the Neom Stadium , which is elevated 350 m above sea level, with its roof extending as a continuation of the city’s skyline. The city will also have four training facilities for the...
The Higher Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup is the body responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the activities related to hosting the 2034 World Cup in coordination with the relevant authorities. It ensures the alignment of these activities with national strategies, enhances financial planning, and applies best global practices at all levels related to the hosting process. It was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaz...
Saudi Arabia's celebrations for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup include activities and events held in various cities and provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following FIFA's official announcement that the Kingdom won the right to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup . The events took place from December 11 to 14, 2024, and featured drone shows, fireworks displays, air shows, and celebration sites in the five host cities and several other Saudi cities. Drone shows Celebrations for winning...
King Salman International Stadium , is the stadium that will host the opening of the 2034 FIFA World Cup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Located in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom, it is inspired by local architecture and has a seating capacity of 92,000. Its total area, including sports facilities, spans 660,000 m². The stadium is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2029. It is situated to the north of Riyadh , on King Salman Road, adjacent to King Abdulaziz Park. The stadiu...
The Saudi national team has participated in the FIFA World Cup finals six times, playing nineteen matches. They have won four matches, lost thirteen, and two matches ended in a draw. The team scored fourteen goals, including four from penalties, and conceded forty-four goals. Saeed Al-Owairan scored the fastest goal for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup, netting against Belgium in the fifth minute during the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA. The first Saudi goal in FIFA World Cup ...
The Saudi National Team has played in nineteen World Cup matches, receiving a total of thirty-five yellow cards and one red card. The 2022 World Cup marked the tournament with the highest number of yellow cards for Saudi players, totaling fourteen cards, while the lowest was in the 2018 World Cup, with only one yellow card. 1994 FIFA World Cup In the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Saudi national team players received a total of nine yellow cards, distributed as follows: Mohammed Abduljawad, Fuad Anwar (t...
In the FIFA World Cup finals , 139 Saudi players have represented the Saudi national team across six participations up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup . The highest number of players has participated in the 2022 World Cup, with twenty-six players. The players with the highest number of participations in the FIFA World Cup are Mohammed al-Deayea and Sami al-Jaber , each having participated in four editions. Saudi National Team Squad in the 1994 FIFA World Cup The Saudi national team participated...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can be reached by 60 percent of the world's population within eight hours. Visitors to the Kingdom enjoy an exceptional opportunity to explore various cultural sites and the world's most diverse natural environments. The Kingdom houses eight sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and numerous megaprojects offering unique tourist destinations and experiences. The Kingdom has successfully established itself as a key host of major sport events, focu...
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stated after the announcement by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on December 11, 2024, officially confirming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup: 'We emphasize the Kingdom's strong determination to contribute effectively to the development of football worldwide, spreading messages of love, peace, and tolerance. This ...
1984 AFC Asian Cup - Singapore The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Two - China Zero Goals scored by: Shayea al-Nafisah, tenth minute - Majed Abdullah , forty-seventh minute. 1988 Asian Cup - Qatar The Kingdom Four - South Korea Three. Penalty shootout. 1994 Gulf Cup - United Arab Emirates With a total of thirteen points, the Saudi national team was crowned champion, winning four matches and drawing one, without any losses. 1996 Asian Cup - United Arab Emirates The Kingdom Four - United Arab Emirates Tw...
His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in presenting Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, said: 'The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia believes in the importance of sports, its positive impact on every individual, and its active role in strengthening ties between nations, enhancing communication between different cultures, and building bridges between communities worldwide. Through Saudi Vision 2030 , which places great emphasis on investment in the sports sector, the Kin...
In the 1994 FIFA World Cup , the Saudi national team advanced beyond the group stage and reached the Round of Sixteen. This was a historic event, marking their first-ever participation in the FIFA World Cup. The Saudi national team and the 1994 FIFA World Cup The Saudi national team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history in 1994. The team was led in the tournament by Argentine coach Jorge Solari, with matches held in the United States. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...