Were there any political issues that overshadowed Saudi Arabia's participation in the World Cup?

Over one million visitors travelled to Qatar to watch matches in person, with the top visiting nations being: Saudi Arabia, India, the USA, the United Kingdom ... Dec 10, 2024 ... On Wednesday, soccer's governing body delivered Saudi Arabia the biggest prize of all: the men's World Cup in 2034. Dec 18, 2024 ... For example, the country hosted FIFA's 2023 Club World Cup, and the governing body has a lucrative sponsorship deal with Saudi state-owned oil ... Dec 9, 2024 ... Football is set to return to the cash-rich Gulf, with Saudi Arabia all but guaranteed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. How it became the ... Poland v Saudi Arabia | Group C | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ | Full Match Replay ... Watch the full match replay between Poland and Saudi Arabia played at ... Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 with an ambitious vision that combines ancient traditions and modern innovation, aiming to provide an ... Dec 19, 2024 ... Now, according to The Guardian newspaper, unnamed senior officials from FIFA have confirmed that the alcohol ban will be in place during those ... Dec 10, 2024 ... In addition to the World Cup, Saudi Arabia will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, 2030 World Expo, and 2034 Asian Games. There are also rumors ... Dec 11, 2024 ... The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup will be held across Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches held in three ... Aug 3, 2024 ... The Aramco Stadium, with more than 46,000 seats, will be located in Al Khobar. It's currently under construction and is set to be completed by ...