Saudi Arabia Quietly Shelves NEOM Stadium, a 2034 World Cup Venue

· Economy · Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is quietly shelving the NEOM Stadium, one of the venues planned for the 2034 World Cup, according to sources. The stadium had been introduced as a centrepiece of the crown prince's Vision 2030 plan.

Why it matters：The shelving of a major venue raises doubts about the delivery of Saudi mega-projects and the kingdom's preparations for hosting the World Cup.

Key points

  • NEOM Stadium was one of the planned 2034 World Cup venues
  • It was a centrepiece of the Vision 2030 plan
  • The shelving has not been publicly announced

Sources (original reporting)

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