RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is set to deliver a FIFA World Cup in 2034 that saves $450 million on costs but surpasses revenue trends, according to a report from the world football governing body.
The bid evaluation document projects money from ticket and hospitality will surpass baseline projections by 32 percent, or $240 million.
FIFA evaluated organizing costs using figures from previous World Cups, adjusted for the expanded 104-match format, a 14-stadium concept, inflation, and local economic conditions.