Green Falcons train in Al-Ahsa ahead of Jordan World Cup qualifier
RIYADH: Saudi footballers trained in Al-Ahsa ahead of their match against Jordan in the second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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Saudi ready for summer or winter World Cup in 2034: FA chief
DOHA: Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, after the oil giant became the sole bidder for the tournament.
Saudi Arabia humbled by 'massive support' for 2034 World Cup bid
Saudi Arabia Football Federation president Yasser Al Misehal said he was humbled by the “massive support” shown by other countries as the kingdom emerged as the sole bidder for the 2034 World Cup after Australia opted out of hosting the tournament.
Saudi Arabia Ready For Summer Or Winter World Cup After Rapid Bid Process
Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, as the conservative oil giant was anointed the tournament's host just weeks after announcing a bid. The quickfire crowning of the alcohol-free desert monarchy, which first allowed non-religious foreign tourists in 2019, comes less than a year after neighbouring Qatar held the first winter World Cup, and the first in the Middle East.
Saudi 2034 World Cup bid boosted by full AFC support, FIFA’s Asian tournament pledge
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA-favored bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 passed on Wednesday one of the few barriers left in what seems an inevitable win.
Arab Saudi Semakin Dekat Jadi Tuan Rumah Piala Dunia 2034
Mimpi Arab Saudi menggelar Piala Dunia 2034 semakin dekat. Hal itu setelah Australia batal mengajukan tawaran bidding.
Saudi 2034 World Cup bid boosted by full AFC support, FIFA’s Asian tournament pledge
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA-favored bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 passed on Wednesday one of the few barriers left in what seems an inevitable win. One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian soccer leader Erick Thohir said his federation is now with Saudi Arabia. Thohir’s change of plan was detailed in a statement on the Indonesian soccer federation website hours before an online meeting of the Asian Football Confederation, whose 47 members include Australia, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to “be united for the 2034 World Cup.” Infantino has long been a close ally of Saudi soccer and the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and FIFA’s surprise decision two weeks ago to fast-track bidding for the 2034 men’s tournament was seen as favorable for them. AFC members responded quickly to Infantino’s urging and the Japan federation proposed united support behind the Saudi bid backed by Uzbekistan, Lebanon and India. “Japan has a plan to host the FIFA World Cup by 2050 but now it’s time for Asia to get united and make a single bid (for 2034),” Japanese federation official Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said, praising Saudi Arabia for a “long football history, massive passion and a wonderful vision for 2034.” Australian officials did not take part in the online discussion. After an initial technical problem connecting to the meeting, Saudi federation president Yasser al Misehal said: “It’s always known that Asia is always united.” “We have been overwhelmed by a huge number of supporting letters, announcements from all over the world.
Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation on Monday submitted a letter of intent to bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.