FIFA confirms Visit Saudi sponsorship will not proceed for Women’s World Cup

Kalila Welch

March 17, 2023 9:51

FIFA has clarified that Saudi Arabia’s tourism body, Visit Saudi, will not be a sponsor of this year’s Women’s World Cup tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

The football association has faced growing criticism in recent weeks from Women’s World Cup hosts Football Australia and New Zealand Football, who urged FIFA to clarify the reported deal at the start of February.

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Kalila Welch

Kalila Welch joined the Mumbrella editorial team in November 2021. She took a brief career break in mid 2023 to complete her Masters of Journalism before returning to Mumbrella for a year.

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