5 Cities That Will Host FIFA World Cup 2034 In Saudi Arabia

Full Gear for the World Cup

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Finalised Bid Submitted

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1. Riyadh

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2. Jeddah

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3. NEOM

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4. Abha

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5. Al Khobar

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Upcoming Locations

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