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Saudi Arabia wins nod to host soccer’s World Cup in 2034
The Public Investment Fund plans to spend tens of billions of dollars on event, including a stadium 350 meters above the ground at NEOM
Fans celebrate in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia is announced as host nation for the 2034 World Cup (Getty Images)
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Saudi Arabia has 10 years to prepare for its stint as the epicenter of global sports when the kingdom hosts soccer’s 2034 World Cup.Gathered in an online meeting on Wednesday convened by governing body FIFA, representatives of 200 national...