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 ...
NEOM City , a product of Saudi Vision 2030 , plays a key role in the ambitious plan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reduce the reliance on oil by diversifying the national economy. Located in the northwestern region of the Kingdom along the Red Sea coast, NEOM City is undergoing continuous infrastructure development and creating fifteen sectors, embodying one of the most innovative development projects globally. NEOM's residents and the global football scene will benefit from an internat...
Abha City is the capital of Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and one of the key hubs forming a vast urban zone encompassing Khamis Mushayt and Ahad Rufaydah . The city has a population of 1.1 million. It is situated at an elevation of 2,270 m above sea level in the Sarawat Mountains, the highest and longest mountain range in the Kingdom. Aseer Province houses over 140 clubs and fifteen accredited football academies. After the tournament, the city will benefit from nine...
Al-Khobar is a modern city in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is an essential part of the province's urban center, encompassing Dammam , Dhahran , and al-Qatif . With a population of 409,549, al-Khobar is one of the Kingdom’s key economic centers. It hosts the headquarters of Aramco , the world’s largest energy company. The Eastern Province boasts over 350 football clubs and fifty accredited football academies. After the tournament, the city and its football sce...