Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to build a 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh to stage major sporting events with a decision on its 2034 World Cup bid due this year.
On Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the Saudi Sports Ministry had released designs for the King Salman Stadium, a venue that would serve as the national stadium for Saudi Arabia and be integrated into a larger sports complex, including an indoor sports hall, an Olympic-sized pool and other facilities.
The design is said to meet FIFA requirements and standards of sustainability and architectural excellence.
The capacity of the venue suggests that the stadium could serve as the ground for the 2034 World Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
SPA reports that the proposed King Salman Stadium would be built in the vicinity of Riyad’s international airport and that the venue plans include sustainable cooling.
In January, Saudi Arabia revealed plans for the Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya, a city just 40 minutes from Riyadh. Neom has also been touted as a venue for the 2034 World Cup.
