A fantastic project... Saudi Arabia is planning a stadium that will rise above the clouds

International media reports have sparked widespread controversy after revealing Saudi Arabia's intention to build the world's first "sky stadium" as part of its future projects related to hosting the 2034 World Cup. According to the British newspaper The Sun, the initial concept for the facility shows a stadium built 350 meters above ground, with a capacity of approximately 46,000 spectators. If built, this would make it the highest sports venue in the world, surpassing London's Shard by about 40 meters. The newspaper noted that the widely circulated images appear to be artificial intelligence designs, pointing out that there has been no official confirmation from Saudi authorities regarding the project or its implementation details. Meanwhile, social media users have reacted to the idea with a mix of admiration for the innovation and astonishment at the boldness of the design. This comes as the Kingdom prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, becoming the third Asian country to organize the world's biggest football event after South Korea and Japan in 2002 and Qatar in 2022. The tournament will feature 48 teams, as approved by FIFA. Reports suggest that the "Sky Stadium" concept may be a development of the previously proposed Neom Stadium, planned to be built atop the futuristic "The Line" city, which is still in the planning stages. However, the latest design leans towards building the stadium on top of a vertical skyscraper, giving it greater engineering and architectural realism. Last August, Saudi Arabia unveiled a set of innovative concepts, including 15 stadiums with advanced technologies, which it aims to complete before the start of the World Cup. There are expectations that the tournament will be held in winter, similar to the Qatari edition, to avoid the region's summer heat. While the sports community awaits further details about the project, the “Sky Stadium” remains a symbol of Saudi ambition, which seeks to integrate futuristic engineering with global sports, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to establish its presence as a global center for sports innovation.