Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, after the oil giant became the sole bidder for the tournament.
DOHA -- "Of course, we are ready for all possibilities," Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal said late on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Doha.
"Today there are many new technologies that help you with cooling or adding air conditioners in stadiums, in addition to the fact that there are many cities in the kingdom that enjoy a very wonderful atmosphere in the summer," Misehal said. "Saudi Arabia will submit a separate bid," Misehal said, when asked if another country would host any matches.Like the rest of the Gulf countries, most cities in Saudi Arabia experience extreme heat in the summer, with temperatures ranging between 40-50 Celsius.
Saudi Arabia, which has invested heavily in football as well as Formula One and golf, is set to take over from the unprecedented tri-continental line-up for the 2030 event, which includes three matches in South America.
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