Riyadh Municipality concludes 'World Cup Closer to You' initiative with 235,000 visitors

Riyadh Municipality has concluded its 'World Cup Closer to You' initiative, which was launched in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative attracted more than 235,000 visitors across the capital and various centers and governorates in the region.

The municipality explained that the initiative was held at 64 locations distributed throughout Riyadh city and several other governorates and cities in the region. This included 14 sites in the 'My City Offices' and 'Riyadh Oases' within Riyadh, as well as 50 venues in public squares, parks, and designated match-viewing areas in other cities and governorates.

Organizers noted that the initiative transformed community spaces within neighborhoods into venues for screening matches, attracting people from all segments of society throughout the tournament. The events saw a large turnout, with attendees following World Cup matches and enjoying the excitement and competitive atmosphere.

In the same context, Riyadh Municipality continues to implement community programs and activities aimed at enhancing quality of life, encouraging public participation, and providing value-added initiatives for residents and visitors, in line with its vision to be a leading municipality for a prosperous and sustainable Riyadh.