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Saudi Arabia Says Did Not Request to Host Football World Cup

Saudi Arabia has not submitted a request to host the FIFA World Cup. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia has not submitted a request to host the FIFA World Cup. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Says Did Not Request to Host Football World Cup

Saudi Arabia has not submitted a request to host the FIFA World Cup. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia has not submitted a request to host the FIFA World Cup. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism reiterated on Wednesday that the Kingdom had not submitted an official request to host the FIFA World Cup.

In a tweet, it said Saudi Arabia is always keen on hosting major sports events as part of its efforts to promote sports and internal tourism in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal had told CNN last week that his country had no intention at the moment to host the World Cup in 2030.

He added that the Kingdom was focused on bidding to host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup and the men’s Asian Cup 2027.

He said Saudi Arabia has already won the right to host the 2034 Asian Games and attention is now centered on preparing stadiums and infrastructure to host the event.

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PSG Moves Closer to an Unbeaten Ligue 1 Season after Beating Le Havre

PSG's Bradley Barcola, center, celebrates with his teammates after PSG's Goncalo Ramos scored a goal during the French Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Havre at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP)
PSG's Bradley Barcola, center, celebrates with his teammates after PSG's Goncalo Ramos scored a goal during the French Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Havre at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP)
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PSG Moves Closer to an Unbeaten Ligue 1 Season after Beating Le Havre

PSG's Bradley Barcola, center, celebrates with his teammates after PSG's Goncalo Ramos scored a goal during the French Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Havre at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP)
PSG's Bradley Barcola, center, celebrates with his teammates after PSG's Goncalo Ramos scored a goal during the French Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Havre at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP)

Paris Saint-Germain labored past lowly Le Havre 2-1 on Saturday and moved closer to finishing Ligue 1 unbeaten.

PSG has already clinched the league title, and coach Luis Enrique rested 21-goal top-scorer Ousmane Dembélé and gave 17-year forward Ibrahim Mbaye a chance up front.

Another teenage forward, Désiré Doué, gave PSG an early lead with a deflected strike after being set up by winger Bradley Barcola's league-leading 10th assist.

The second goal came in the new half when 18-year-old midfielder Senny Mayulu broke down the left and allowed center forward Gonçalo Ramos an easy tap-in.

Sloppy defending from a corner let striker Issa Soumaré head a goal back on the hour for Le Havre, which remained 16th and in the relegation playoff spot.

PSG is on course for the first treble in its history.

It travels to Arsenal on April 29 in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, and takes on Reims in the French Cup final on May 24.

The top three gain automatic entry into next season's Champions League while the side in fourth spot enters qualifying.