Saudi Arabia Halts Construction on Futuristic World Cup Venue at Neom

By Tom Ravenscroft · Dezeen · 2026-10-05

According to reporting from Dezeen, plans for the ambitious Neom Stadium have been put on hold indefinitely. The 46,000-seat structure, which was intended to sit 350 meters above the ground within The Line mega city, served as a cornerstone of the country's 2034 World Cup bid.

According to reporting from Dezeen, plans for the ambitious Neom Stadium have been put on hold indefinitely. The 46,000-seat structure, which was intended to sit 350 meters above the ground within The Line mega city, served as a cornerstone of the country's 2034 World Cup bid.