Quick Facts
- Decision: FIFA’s Extraordinary Congress confirmed Saudi Arabia as 2034 host in December 2024.
- Format: 48 teams in a single host country.
- Proposed host cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, NEOM, Abha, Al Khobar.
- Stadium plan: 15 venues proposed; final list to follow FIFA approvals.
- Flagship venue: King Salman International Stadium, Riyadh (planned ~92,000; opener and final targeted).
- Context: 2030 World Cup to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with centenary matches in South America.
- Next steps: venue confirmations, match schedule, and fan…