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Confirm Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Al-Meshalthat Al-Akhdar is able to pass the group stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This happened just hours before the Saudi Arabian national team met their Spanish counterparts in the second round of the World Cup group stage.
Regarding the nature of relations with the Spanish Football Federation, Al-Meshal said: In an interview with “Marca” newspaper.“Our relationship with Spanish football is strong and continues to grow, and the Super Cup has been a fundamental pillar of this relationship as we have successfully organized it for several years. This has deepened the relationship between Saudi and Spanish football in a very practical way. federation to federation, club to club and fan to fan. coaches, the development of his players and his football culture.”
“This relationship is important for the Saudi program as we continue to develop our own style and ways of playing, but we also want to learn from leading football nations, build stronger technical links and create more opportunities for Saudi players, coaches and clubs to connect with the best environments in world football.”
Regarding future cooperation in the 2030 World Cup in Spain and the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, Al-Meshal said: The 2030 World Cup tournament will be held mainly in Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay hosting the World Cup centenary games, it will be a very special tournament that brings together the great football cultures of different regions.”
He continued. “In 2034, Saudi Arabia will have the honor of hosting the first World Cup with 48 teams in one country, with the flight time between the host cities not exceeding two hours. Our philosophy is simple and depends on participation and contribution and we are watching the 2026 World Cup closely and we will learn from the continuation of the 2030 World Cup and FIFA. federations, and football players to ensure the best experience in 2034.”
“Saudi Arabia has time, but we are not starting from scratch. We have hosted over 150 international sporting events and are gearing up for the 2027 Asian Cup, and our infrastructure and football development programs are growing rapidly. Our aim is to welcome the world, celebrate football and leave a lasting legacy across the kingdom.”
Regarding the stage the Saudi Arabian team is aiming to reach at the World Cup, Yasser Al-Meshal said: So, yes, we want to go through the first round and reach the furthest point, but the performance is also important for us.”
“Saudi football is going in the right direction. We have stronger clubs, a stronger league, better youth qualification programs and more international experience on the national team roster. There are 48 players at full professional level at the current World Cup, representing Rushen League clubs, as well as two players from the Yellow League, and this reflects the strength and importance of the current training of Saudi footballers. Top players every week Success means achieving results, of course, but it also means proving that Saudi football has a place on the world stage.”
