Saudi Crown Prince Meets FIFA President to Strengthen Global Sports Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and FIFA Explore New Horizons for Sports Development

Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met on Tuesday in Riyadh with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the Kingdom and the global football body. The discussions focused on expanding areas of sports collaboration, exploring promising opportunities for growth, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to developing the sports sector in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.

The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s increasing influence in the world of sports and its determination to establish itself as a global destination for major sporting events and partnerships. Both leaders reviewed initiatives aimed at advancing football development, encouraging youth participation, and fostering international sports exchange programs.

The discussions were attended by several prominent Saudi officials, including Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi, Governor of the Public Investment Fund Yasser Al-Rumayyan, Advisor at the Royal Court Abdulaziz Tarabzouni, and President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Yasser Al-Misehal. Their presence underscored the Kingdom’s unified approach to strengthening its sports diplomacy and driving investment in the athletic sector.

This meeting marks another milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to build strategic global partnerships within the sports arena. It also reflects the nation’s ambition to contribute significantly to the growth and transformation of international football, supporting its vision of becoming a leading hub for global sports excellence.