LONDON: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation presented its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup at an Asian Football Confederation conference in Seoul on Friday.
The event, for member associations and regional associations’ presidents and general secretaries, saw Saudi Arabia highlight its position as a potential World Cup host, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
SAFF President Yasser Al-Misehal highlighted international support for Saudi Arabia’s proposal, citing unprecedented backing from over 170 federations.
Al-Misehal added that the endorsement emphasized the confidence the global community had in the Kingdom’s capabilities to host the World Cup, a venture he described as “a dream come true”. Moreover, Saudi football enthusiasts, who had passionately supported the sport for years, were excited about the country’s future prospects.
The event featured SAFF Secretary-General Ibrahim Al-Qasim, who presented Saudi Arabia’s capacity to host the World Cup to experts.
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Under the proposed new format, Saudi Arabia would be the sole country to organize the 2034 tournament, underscoring its infrastructural capabilities and commitment to delivering a world-class sporting experience, he said.
The AFC conference, starting Wednesday, was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, AFC President Salman Al-Khalifa, and leaders.
FIFA’s Extraordinary General Assembly will announce the hosts for the 2034 World Cup on Dec 11.
Al-Misehal expressed optimism about Saudi Arabia’s prospects, adding that football fans across Asia and beyond were eagerly awaiting FIFA’s decision.
News Source: www.arabnews.com
