Saudi Arabia Prepares for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia, appointed as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup a year and a half ago, asserts readiness to handle any challenge, including hosting 64 national teams. The country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has recently changed direction, withdrawing support from the LIV golf circuit and halting a luxury ski resort project planned for the 2024 Asian Winter Games.

The new strategy emphasizes sustainability and infrastructure as models for growth, while maintaining investment in football. Notably, the Al-Kholood football club in Saudi Arabia's top division is now owned by American investor Ben Harburg, marking a year of foreign investment in the country's football sector. mchezo.co.za