Saudi Arabia
King Fahd International Stadium
The King Fahd International Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Riyadh. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities.The stadium was built in 1987 and holds 67 000. It also has the largest stadium roof in the world. It was a venue for matches of the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1989 including the final match. The stadium's roof is the largest stadium cover in the world shading over 67 000 seats. The huge umbrella keeps the sun off the seats and concourse slabs, providing shade and comfort in the hot desert climate.
