Ashraf AboArafe
Today, the Saudi and International Football Associations (FIFA) officially announced that Jeddah will host the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023.
This came after an official visit by a delegation of FIFA officials to Jeddah last week. To view the ongoing preparations to host the tournament, which will be held during the period from 12 to 22 December of this year.
The President of the Saudi Football Association, Yasser Al-Mishal, confirmed the readiness of the city of Jeddah to organize this year’s edition of the FIFA Club World Cup TM, and to provide an unprecedented experience for players and fans, in light of the city’s history full of organizing major sporting events, and its possession of a wide range of advanced facilities and infrastructure. In a step that reflects the position the Kingdom has reached at the level of hosting major international sporting events.
He said: “The sports sector is a fundamental pillar of the continuous transformation process that the Kingdom is witnessing, under the umbrella of Saudi Vision 2030, in light of the unlimited support that the sports sector finds from the leadership of this great country, as the Kingdom has succeeded in establishing its position as one of the most important and fastest growing sports destinations.” globally.”
Al-Mishal stressed that hosting a tournament the size of the Club World Cup embodies an ideal opportunity to develop the game locally, elevate it to new heights, show the true face of the Kingdom, and highlight the hospitality of its people and their great passion for football, stressing the importance of continuous cooperation and coordination with the FIFA team. for football; To organize an exceptional edition of the tournament.
It is noteworthy that the visit of FIFA experts to Jeddah included inspection tours of the main infrastructure and stadiums nominated to host the tournament, including King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, in addition to a number of training and accommodation facilities for teams.
In recent years, the city of Jeddah has hosted a number of the most prominent international sporting events, including: the Spanish Super Cup, the Italian Super Cup, the stc Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix, the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship, the Asian Championship for Handball Champions Clubs, and the World Championship. For the Super Globe handball clubs, in addition to the World Youth Weightlifting Championship, and the 3×3 Basketball World Tour Finals.
