The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can be reached by 60 percent of the world's population within eight hours. Visitors to the Kingdom enjoy an exceptional opportunity to explore various cultural sites and the world's most diverse natural environments. The Kingdom houses eight sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and numerous megaprojects offering unique tourist destinations and experiences. The Kingdom has successfully established itself as a key host of major sport events, focu...
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stated after the announcement by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on December 11, 2024, officially confirming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup: 'We emphasize the Kingdom's strong determination to contribute effectively to the development of football worldwide, spreading messages of love, peace, and tolerance. This ...
1984 AFC Asian Cup - Singapore The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Two - China Zero Goals scored by: Shayea al-Nafisah, tenth minute - Majed Abdullah , forty-seventh minute. 1988 Asian Cup - Qatar The Kingdom Four - South Korea Three. Penalty shootout. 1994 Gulf Cup - United Arab Emirates With a total of thirteen points, the Saudi national team was crowned champion, winning four matches and drawing one, without any losses. 1996 Asian Cup - United Arab Emirates The Kingdom Four - United Arab Emirates Tw...
His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in presenting Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, said: 'The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia believes in the importance of sports, its positive impact on every individual, and its active role in strengthening ties between nations, enhancing communication between different cultures, and building bridges between communities worldwide. Through Saudi Vision 2030 , which places great emphasis on investment in the sports sector, the Kin...
In the 1994 FIFA World Cup , the Saudi national team advanced beyond the group stage and reached the Round of Sixteen. This was a historic event, marking their first-ever participation in the FIFA World Cup. The Saudi national team and the 1994 FIFA World Cup The Saudi national team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history in 1994. The team was led in the tournament by Argentine coach Jorge Solari, with matches held in the United States. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...
NEOM City , a product of Saudi Vision 2030 , plays a key role in the ambitious plan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reduce the reliance on oil by diversifying the national economy. Located in the northwestern region of the Kingdom along the Red Sea coast, NEOM City is undergoing continuous infrastructure development and creating fifteen sectors, embodying one of the most innovative development projects globally. NEOM's residents and the global football scene will benefit from an internat...
Abha City is the capital of Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and one of the key hubs forming a vast urban zone encompassing Khamis Mushayt and Ahad Rufaydah . The city has a population of 1.1 million. It is situated at an elevation of 2,270 m above sea level in the Sarawat Mountains, the highest and longest mountain range in the Kingdom. Aseer Province houses over 140 clubs and fifteen accredited football academies. After the tournament, the city will benefit from nine...
Al-Khobar is a modern city in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is an essential part of the province's urban center, encompassing Dammam , Dhahran , and al-Qatif . With a population of 409,549, al-Khobar is one of the Kingdom’s key economic centers. It hosts the headquarters of Aramco , the world’s largest energy company. The Eastern Province boasts over 350 football clubs and fifty accredited football academies. After the tournament, the city and its football sce...
Jeddah is the second-largest city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in terms of area, with a population of 3.7 million. It is distinguished by its coastal location along the old trade routes and prestigious status as a modern commercial hub, making it a globally significant Saudi city. Football plays a key role in the developed sports scene in Jeddah City, with over seven hundred clubs and seventy accredited training academies across the province. Tourist destinations, landmarks, and events in Jed...
The Saudi national football team participated in six FIFA World Cup editions, playing nineteen matches and scoring fourteen goals, six of which were scored in the first half. World Cup 1994 During this World Cup, the Saudi national team scored five goals, four of which were in the first half. The first goal was against the Netherlands (minute eighteen) by Fuad Anwar , the second was against Morroco (minute seven) by Sami al-Jaber , the third was also against Morroco (minute forty-five) by Fuad ...
The Saudi national football team participated in six FIFA World Cup editions, playing nineteen matches and scoring fourteen goals, eight of which were in the second half. World Cup 1994 The Saudi national team scored five goals during this World Cup, one of which was in the second half, in the round of sixteen against Sweden (minute eighty-five), scored by Fahd al-Ghesheyan. World Cup 1998 During this World Cup, the Saudi national team scored two goals, one of which was scored by Yousuf al-Thun...
The 2034 FIFA World Cup Slogan, 'Growing. Together.,' was launched by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as part of the official identity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup . The visual identity and verbal slogan for the bid were unveiled, along with the official website (Saudi2034bid.com). Description of the 2034 FIFA World Cup slogan The bid's slogan embodies the Kingdom's journey of transformation and growth, represen...