Saudi Arabia’s wild plan to build 11 futuristic soccer stadiums for the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia is embarking on a new project that defies belief. In addition to the 10,200-square-mile urban development, Neom, the country now has to finish 11 new soccer stadiums, expand four more, and build 132 training venues for 48 national teams before the World Cup kicks off in 2034.  To call it a big job is an understatement, and the icing on this construction cake will the building of Neom Stadium atop Neom’s The Line—a project that is perceived to be drowning in financial...