This development positions the Kingdom as the presumptive host for the tournament, marking a significant milestone in its ambitious sports and socio-economic transformation agenda.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) swiftly declared its intention to bid for the prestigious event, leveraging the Kingdom’s deep-rooted passion for football and its expanding portfolio of hosting world-class sporting events. This announcement was strategically timed just after FIFA’s invitation to countries within the Asia and Oceania regions to submit their bids, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s proactive approach to securing this global sporting spectacle.
