Saudi Sports Minister Promises Most Exciting World Cup Ever
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal said the tournament will be staged across five cities, with participation and federations rising as Saudi Arabia aligns sport and tourism.
Saudi Arabia is setting the stage for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, promising what the Ministry of Sport calls the “most exciting World Cup ever hosted.” The tournament is part of a broader national strategy linking sport, tourism, and economic growth, reflecting the Kingdom’s ambitions to showcase both its stadiums and its cultural destinations.
Speaking at the inaugural TOURISE tourism conference in Riyadh, Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal highlighted that preparations aim to benefit both visitors and local communities, with sport, tourism, and job creation working hand in hand.
A Saudi delegation will attend the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada to study operations for the first 48-team edition. The 2034 tournament will be hosted across five cities, with attendance projected to reach five million spectators.
Matches will also be paired with opportunities to explore destinations like AlUla, the Red Sea, and Asir, blending the excitement of the World Cup with the Kingdom’s cultural heritage.
