Saudi Arabia World Cup to take place in mind-blowing new stadiums as first images emerge

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Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup after winning a bidding process as the sole entrant. The controversial announcement was made at a virtual FIFA congress in Zurich on Wednesday. 

Billions are set to be spent on making the kingdom fit to host the tournament in a decade's time. Many of the stadiums are yet to be built, while one of them is designed to sit 350 metres in the air. 

Express Sport takes you through each of the incredible stadiums which are set to be constructed over the coming years. 

Neom Stadium will be built into The Line mega city. The Line is a conceptual linear smart city spanning 170 kilometres, housed in a single building. It is designed to have no cars, streets or carbon emissions. Intriguingly, the stadium will sit 350 metres above the ground. 

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The New Murabba Stadium will be based in Riyadh. Made to look like the bark of an acacia tree, the stadium will be surrounded by several separated rock-like structures. Saudi officials hope that the proposed 45,000-seater stadium will be opened by 2032, well in time for the World Cup. 

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A 46,000-seater stadium in the capital, Roshn Stadium will be built to resemble crystal-like shards rising into the sky. It will host group stage and last-32 fixtures and, once the tournament is over, it will be a multi-purpose venue. The arena has been named after PIF-owned real estate company Roshn, who will own and operate the stadium once it is completed in 2032. 

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One of the stadiums set to open slightly earlier than many of the others, there are hopes that the 46,000-seater Aramco Stadium can host 2027 Asia Cup matches. The whirlpool design is inspired by sails and waves, and the ground will be predominently used by Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Qadsiah once it is finished. 

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Saudi Arabia World Cup to take place in mind-blowing new stadiums as first images emerge

Saudi Arabia World Cup to take place in mind-blowing new stadiums as first images emerge

Saudi Arabia World Cup to take place in mind-blowing new stadiums as first images emerge

Saudi Arabia World Cup to take place in mind-blowing new stadiums as first images emerge

Saudi Arabia World Cup to take place in mind-blowing new stadiums as first images emerge