A look at Saudi’s 2034 FIFA World Cup “infrastructure deadline”

The Financial Times is spotlighting the fiscal and logistical pressures that come with Saudi’s task of hosting the 2034 World Cup. With eight new stadiums in the pipeline, including a futuristic clifftop venue, the tournament has become somewhat an “infrastructure deadline,” the FT said. With the 2027 Asian Cup and the 2029 Asian Winter Games also on the horizon, the stakes are high as delays in delivering venues and infrastructure could sully the Kingdom’s reputation as a global sporting hub and megatournament host.