10月6日，来自24直播网的最新消息透露，英国《每日邮报》指出，沙特阿拉伯决定取消投资高达20亿英镑的世界杯空中球场项目。这一决定引发了外界对其是否能在2034年成功举办世界杯的疑虑。
Two years ago, FIFA designated Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup. However, organizers are currently grappling with significant challenges. One of the largest venues, an avant-garde elevated football stadium, has failed to progress, prompting the cancellation of its construction plans, which has raised considerable concern.
The NEOM Stadium, once heralded as a singular sports venue, forms an integral component of "The Line," a 160-kilometer steel and glass masterpiece. This architectural marvel is designed to house up to 9 million individuals, crafting a mirrored linear metropolis of smart living. It stands as the foundational cornerstone of the Saudi NEOM super-development project.
Over a decade ago, the NEOM initiative was introduced, serving as a pivotal component of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's "Vision 2030". The 2034 FIFA World Cup has emerged as a cornerstone event under this vision. Over the past four years, Saudi Arabia has invested significantly in football through its wealth fund PIF, allocating substantial funds to recruit elite players and coaches, as well as developing football infrastructure, which includes the construction or renovation of 15 stadiums.
在足球领域，沙特阿拉伯的部分投资已初显成果，然而NEOM体育场似乎将沦为历史长河中的一个默默无闻的存在。即将到来的赛事将史无前例地由一个国家独立承办，涉及48支队伍。沙特国家正致力于对五个城市的十五个场馆进行改造与建设，并增设了数十个训练场地。
MEED，迪拜的建筑行业信息平台，已将NEOM体育场的建设项目归类为“暂停”。据其资料，该体育场并未标注具体的竣工时间。尽管该项目中的其他体育设施正处于不同的建设阶段，预计最晚将在2033年完成，然而，随着这一最昂贵、最重要的场馆似乎被暂停，公众开始对沙特是否能在2034年做好准备提出疑问。
面对地区局势的持续紧张，沙特承受着日益加剧的挑战，这迫使它应对关键基础设施及能源输送线路的严重威胁。这些挑战无疑加剧了成本上升的趋势，同时也持续干扰着该国为在不到八年的时间内成功举办这一全球顶级体育盛事所进行的筹备工作。