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Saudi Arabia Delays 2034 World Cup Stadium Construction

12/18/2025

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is delaying stadium construction for the 2034 World Cup to cut costs.
Architecture firms were asked to revise plans, and contractors were told construction will not start on time.
Speculation suggests the number of stadiums could be reduced from 15.
PIF, heavily reliant on oil revenues, plans to cut spending by at least 20% in 2025, potentially impacting World Cup projects.

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is delaying stadium construction for the 2034 World Cup to cut costs.
Architecture firms were asked to revise plans, and contractors were told construction will not start on time.
Speculation suggests the number of stadiums could be reduced from 15.
PIF, heavily reliant on oil revenues, plans to cut spending by at least 20% in 2025, potentially impacting World Cup projects.