Saudi Arabia is moving to cancel plans to build a stadium in Neom that was planned as one of the venues for the 2034 World Cup, two sources said. The project was expected to cost about 2.5 billion US dollars, and the stadium was expected to become one of the tournament’s most prominent venues.
MEED lists Neom stadium among projects on hold
MEED has listed the Neom stadium project among those on hold, reflecting a halt to plans for it ahead of the expected cancellation.
The project had been expected to be the crown jewel among the stadiums the kingdom plans to prepare for the World Cup. The review comes as the World Cup represents the most important event in Riyadh’s ambitious programme.
At the same time, the kingdom is facing pressure amid the Iran war, alongside the retreat from the high-cost sports project in Neom.
