# Saudi Arabia, 2034 World Cup hosts, back Infantino amid FIFA crisis

https://mins.news/en/item/34435

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-27 13:18 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/27/world-cup-2034-hosts-saudi-arabia-back-infantino-amid-fifa-crisis?traffic_source=rss

> Saudi Arabia’s football federation has backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the governing body’s leadership, welcoming their apology and withdrawal of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. The federation called for direct dialogue to restore unity as Infantino faces criticism and seeks a fourth term next March.

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