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DUBAI: The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034 bid unit has collaborated with Manga Arabia to launch the highly anticipated, first-of-its-kind manga, ‘Road to 2034’, in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom prepares to host the biggest event in sports.

Available in Arabic, English, and Japanese, the manga discusses the journey of 14-year-old Saleh who dreams of becoming a footballer and join the Saudi national team to help with the preparation of the 2034 World Cup. Alongside his coach and team mates, he goes through a journey to sharpen his skills and understand the future of football.

الكابتن صالح ورفاقه يبدأون رحلة الحلم.. ليكونوا أبطالًا ملهمين في 2034! 💪🇸🇦

قصة أُنتجت بالتعاون بين ملف #ترشح_السعودية2034 و #مانجا_العربية
 
حملوا تطبيق #مانجا_للصغار واستمتعوا بقراءة قصة #الطريق_إلى_2034 ✨
 https://t.co/wVedP5tghD@Saudi2034bidAR pic.twitter.com/dhugq7QRoD

— Manga Alarabia مانجا العربية (@MangaAlarabia) November 1, 2024

The comic embodies the bid’s third pillar, ‘Growing Connections. Together,’ as it engages youth audiences through creative initiatives that amplify Saudi Arabia’s presence on the global stage.

The collaboration illustrates the Kingdom’s ambition unite the world through football while fostering cultural pride and connecting with audiences worldwide. It demonstrates how sport and culture can inspire young people to dream big, whether in football or beyond.

The manga is avaliable in print and can also be accessed digitally through Manga Arabia’s applications. The Japanese and English versions can be downloaded from Manga Arabia’s website.