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42 King Fahad Sports City Stadium, Riyadh. Capacity: 70,200 Featuring a Bedouin tent-inspired roof, this stadium will be expanded to accommodate over 70,000 spec- tators, showcasing traditional design elements with modern amenities. New Murabba Stadium, Riyadh. Capacity: 46,010 Inspired by the layered bark of the native acacia tree, this stadium will be part of the New Murabba Project, emphasizing sustainable and cultur- ally contextualized architecture. Roshn Stadium, Riyadh. Capacity: 46,000 With a glowing, crystalline exterior, Roshn Stadium will be a visually strik- ing venue, especially when illumi- nated at night, reflecting futuristic design elements. Prince Faisal bin Fahad Sports City Stadium, Riyadh. Capacity: 46,865 This new multi-purpose facility, en- visioned by Populous, will incorpo- rate Salmani architecture principles, using locally sourced materials and energy-efficient systems, including solar panels. South Riyadh Stadium, Riyadh. Capacity: 47,060 Inspired by Salmani architecture, this stadium aims to blend authenticity, heritage, and modernity, serving as a main venue for one of the football clubs and hosting various events. King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh. Capacity: 46,319 Currently known as Al-Awwal Park, this stadium will undergo renova- tions to increase its capacity, serving as a venue for group stage and round of 32 matches. King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah. Capacity: 58,432 Nicknamed "The Shining Jewel," this stadium, built in 2014, will be ren- ovated to meet FIFA requirements while preserving its distinctive design elements. Jeddah Central Development Stadium, Jeddah. Capacity: 45,794 Drawing inspiration from the historic Al Balad district, this stadium will feature a retractable roof and 360° LED screen, integrating traditional architecture with modern technol- ogy. King Abdullah Economic City Stadi- um, Jeddah. Capacity: 45,700 Inspired by local coral reefs, this sta- dium will be part of a larger devel- opment aimed at economic growth, environmental sustainability, and community integration, including hotels and public King Khalid University Stadium, Abha. Capacity: 45,428 Located southeast of Abha City, this stadium will undergo expansion and renovation, focusing on updating infrastructure while considering its historical context, to host several matches. King Salman International Stadium. Saudi Arabia’s largest stadium, seating 92,000 spectators, it is designed to host the opening and final matches of the FIFA World Cup 2034™, and will integrate seamlessly with the natural landscape, using terrain and habitat to form part of its roof. This innovative design offers natural shading and ventilation suited to the de- sert climate. Located northeast of Riyadh, near the airport, it ensures easy access. Following the Word Cup™, the stadium will become the official national venue, anchoring urban development and hosting major national events, concerts, and sport- ing occasions, reflecting the kingdom’s cultural and sporting ambitions.