The mega-project that Saudi Arabia had in mind to host the 2034 World Cup is fading away due to delays and a decrease in futuristic development. The NEOM stadium, planned as a 160 km steel and glass structure with a cost of 2.5 billion dollars, is now on hold with no completion date. Reuters sources confirm that the plans for its construction have been indefinitely shelved.
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NEOM and the Saudi government press office have not provided responses, while the Ministry of Sports referred questions to the Higher Authority for the Organization of the 2034 World Cup. Despite advancements in other stadiums, there is no specific information available about the NEOM stadium or its total costs.
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