Host Cities

World Cup 2034 Host Cities

World Cup 2034 Host Cities artwork

The Saudi bid proposed five host cities, and they could hardly be more different: a desert capital of eight million, a Red Sea port that has welcomed travellers for a thousand years, a Gulf-coast city of beaches and oil wealth, a mountain resort town, and a city that exists — so far — mostly as a line on a map.

Each city guide covers its stadiums, its airport and transport, its climate in the likely tournament windows, and the experience waiting for fans. Where a city's role rests on bid plans or on the October 2026 reported revision, the page says so.

Riyadh — The capital — home of the opening match and the final artworkRiyadh — The capital — home of the opening match and the finalJeddah — The Red Sea gateway — and the road to Makkah and Madinah artworkJeddah — The Red Sea gateway — and the road to Makkah and MadinahKhobar — The Gulf-side city with the tournament's first finished stadium artworkKhobar — The Gulf-side city with the tournament's first finished stadiumAbha — The mountain city — the tournament's cool, green escape artworkAbha — The mountain city — the tournament's cool, green escapeNEOM — The futuristic city from the original bid — now in doubt artworkNEOM — The futuristic city from the original bid — now in doubt

Frequently Asked Questions

How many host cities will World Cup 2034 have?

The Saudi bid proposed five: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha and NEOM. October 2026 reporting suggests NEOM may be dropped under a revised ten-stadium plan, which would leave four — not yet officially confirmed.

Which host city will stage the World Cup 2034 final?

Riyadh. The bid assigns both the opening match and the final to the planned 92,760-capacity King Salman International Stadium.