Saudi unveil designs for World Cup showpiece stadium – and it’s shaped like a seed

Artist's rendering of King Salman International Stadium. Saudi Arabia has unveiled designs for its World Cup final showpiece stadium - and it's shaped like a seed. The King Salman Stadium, scheduled for completion in late 2029, will serve as the primary headquarters for the Saudi national football team. It is tipped to host the opening and final matches of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as well as hosting other national and international major sporting and entertainment events.

Saudi unveil designs for World Cup showpiece stadium – and it’s shaped like a seed

Artist's rendering of King Salman International Stadium. (Populous via SWNS)

By Dean Murray via SWNS

Saudi Arabia has unveiled designs for its World Cup final showpiece stadium - and it's shaped like a seed.

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Saudi unveil designs for World Cup showpiece stadium – and it’s shaped like a seed

The main stadium will have a gross seating capacity of more than 92,000. (Populous via SWNS)

Saudi unveil designs for World Cup showpiece stadium – and it’s shaped like a seed

(Populous via SWNS)

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