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15 stadiums across 5 cities: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 roadmap

The kingdom’s capital city Riyadh will host eight stadiums, including the new King Salman Stadium, which will accommodate over 92,000 spectators

Aramco

Aramco signs multi-year global partnership deal with FIFA

The four-year deal will see Aramco become a worldwide partner of FIFA, including in major tournaments such as the World Cup 2026

Saudi Arabia takes a step further in its FIFA World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

More than 70 FIFA member associations have pledged their support since the kingdom declared its bid for the tournament

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Nike, Adidas bet big on World Cup football shirts and merch

The 2023 Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England kicks off on Sunday, August 20 at Stadium Australia, in Sydney

Adidas unveils official match ball for semi-finals, final of FIFA World Cup

The Al Hilm match ball was made using only water-based inks and glues

Breaking new ground: The impact and legacy of the FIFA World Cup

The tournament is set to begin on November 20, placing host country Qatar under bright lights

Alcohol sales banned at FIFA World Cup stadiums

The FIFA World Cup is set to begin on November 20, with hosts taking on Ecuador

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to welcome over 1.5 million passengers over next six weeks

The airline has advised travellers to check-in online and arrive early to complete airport formalities

FIFA launches free global streaming service

A total of over 40,000 matches will be broadcasted on the platform in 2022

Three Emirati referees, assistant refs to officiate at FIFA World Club Cup in February

FIFA also named female referees to officiate at World Club Cup matches

UAE Football Association

UAE Football Association signs MoU with Israeli FA

The MoU envisages organising friendly matches for all national teams and clubs in the two countries

Qatar eyes future bid for Summer Olympics

Official suggests Qatar will have the necessary infrastructure after 2022