Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal expressed the Kingdom’s commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for football fans during the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah, SPA reported.
Saudi Arabia is hosting the tournament for the first time from December 12 to 22, featuring seven competing teams representing the sport’s six continental regions.
"We are delighted to host the FIFA Club World Cup on Saudi Arabian soil for the first time, which reflects the remarkable progress our great nation is witnessing, praise be to Allah," stated the minister of sport.
He further noted that progress in this regard has transformed the Kingdom into a preferred global destination for athletes and a hub for organizing major events across various sports.
The minister attributed this progress to the unwavering support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom.
The minister extended a warm welcome to all participating teams and sports fans from around the world, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to providing football enthusiasts with an extraordinary experience.
He highlighted the previous sports events hosted by the Kingdom, which serve as “a testament to its ascent to global leadership in sports.”
