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Saudi Arabia Ready for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia, designated host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, asserts readiness to host all 64 national teams while shifting its sports investment strategy toward sustainability.

Saudi Arabia has confirmed its readiness to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a tournament that will welcome 64 national teams. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is changing its sports strategy, ending support for the LIV Golf circuit and halting a luxury ski complex project for the 2024 Asian Winter Games.

While maintaining commitment to football, the PIF is adopting a new approach focused on "sustainability" and "control," positioning infrastructure as a growth model. This shift is exemplified by the Al-Kholood football club, now owned by American investor Ben Harburg, marking a year of foreign investment in Saudi football's top tier. newsbetting.bond