Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)

One of the fastest and most exciting growth stories in world football... 🇸🇦 The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) unveils its bid campaign to host the FIFA World Cup™ 2034 under the slogan #GrowingTogether 🌎 Visit the #Saudi2034bid website ▶️ https://Saudi2034bid.com

Led by head coach Stella Gotal, the group of 25 players called up to the U-17 National Women's team recently completed their latest training camp in Jordan’s capital, Amman. The two-week camp featured international friendlies with Lebanon and Jordan, allowing our players to gain significant match experience while continuing to develop their tactical skills. The U-17 Women's National Team’s ongoing camps have been fundamental to the rapid development of our younger talents. We are witnessing tremendous growth and are always proud with our upcoming players’ performances. Majed Al Sahib Aalia Abdulaziz AlRasheed Stella Gotal Nasser LARGUET Hicham El Amrani Frédéric Nkeuna

As part of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)’s ongoing efforts with the Zaatari camp in Jordan, the federation recently concluded its fifth program in partnership with the KSrelief and the West Asian Football Federation, providing over 600 players with the opportunity to play the world's game. The series of projects supported the players through a series of competitions and training courses to inspire next generation into football, with SAFF organising tournaments for the U11 boys, U15 boys and girls and over 50s players in the camp featuring Syrian refugees. During the week, the referees training course saw 27 individuals achieve their SAFF D-level coaching license to support the development of the national refereing infrastructure in Jordan. The initiative, coupled with the youth tournaments, featured as part of SAFF's ongoing programs across the region to support the growth of the global game in new markets. Majed Al Sahib Ibrahim Aldossary Khalid Alhwiti فيصل الطويهر AHMED ALBAHRANI Hicham El Amrani Nasser LARGUET Frédéric Nkeuna

13 coaches and 4 young female players took part in a week-long international Shadowing Program in #Salou, #Spain. This follows the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)'s aims to advance the national coaching infrastructure and upskill talented players within the Women's Football Department. Led by the Saudi Women's National Team Head Coach Lluís Cortés Cava, the coaching team and players engaged during a week in an immersive program focused on developing their technical, tactical and mental capabilities. Off the pitch, coaches developed their awareness and knowledge of sports psychology, women's health and physical training for strength and injury prevention to assist the development of players across all aspects of the game. The program adds to SAFF's ongoing initiatives to develop the game across all age categories and advance the federation's workforce across its regional training centers and national teams. Aligned with the nation's Vision 2030 strategy, the program caps off a remarkable year of progress for women's football in its aim to inspire participation in the game from grassroots to the professional game. Lamia Bahaian Majed Al Sahib Aalia Abdulaziz AlRasheed Nasser LARGUET Lluís Cortés Cava Hicham El Amrani Frédéric Nkeuna

The Saudi Arabian U19 National Team won the WAFF U19 Championship on Friday after a thrilling victory in the final at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in #Taif. The National U19 team secured a 1-0 win against United Arab Emirates, with a goal from Talal Haji to seal the victory. Hosted in Saudi Arabia in partnership with the West Asian Football Federation, The inaugural edition of the WAFF U19 Championship featured 11 of the top national youth sides from West Asia, alongside Albania participating as an international guest. #waff #youth #taif

Abha city will host the next edition of the Saudi Super Cup! From August 13-17 نادي الهلال السعودي - Al-Hilal Saudi Club نادي النصر السعودي - AlNassr Saudi Club Al-Ahli Saudi FC and Al Taawoun FC will all compete for the first silverware of the season! Visit Saudi Aseer Development Authority (ASDA) - هيئة تطوير منطقة عسير #SaudiSupercup

As we reflect on the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)’s most recent Social Responsibility initiatives, 50 SAFF volunteers were on hand in the holy city of Makkah to support international travellers in performing Hajj, the world's largest annual pilgrimage. The volunteers, working alongside local logistics and medical teams to assist visitors, distributed gift boxes featuring hygiene kits and essentials to over 2000 pilgrims for their spiritual journey. With its contribution to the holy period, SAFF’s CSR team is proud to have supported international visitors to successfully and safely perform Hajj in the Kingdom. #csr #socialresponsability #hajj

At the recent Futsal Week U19 Summer Cup in #Croatia, FIFA -accredited Futsal referees Yahya Alathwani and Reem Albishi from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) worked alongside their 14 international colleagues to oversee and govern 7 matches. With distinguished performances throughout, including well managed displays from Al Bishi and Alathwani in the knock out rounds and final of the prestigious youth tournament, the Saudi referees received plaudits from teams for their governance of matches across the tournament. Prior to the tournament, Albishi and Alathwani officiated in Oceania Football Confederation’s Futsal Men's Champions League, in New Caledonia and in a FFF - Fédération Française de Football decisive league game, a crucial game qualifying for the Final Four playoff of the competition. In collaborating with fellow FIFA-qualified Futsal referees, the Saudi referees continue to support the development of international futsal as part of SAFF's aim to grow football together with its global partners. Majed Al Sahib Manuel Navarro Perry Gautier Hicham El Amrani Frédéric Nkeuna

The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues 🇸🇦🏆 Our group in the 3rd round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qualifiers. #GreenFalcons

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) recently led a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) course in #Hanoi, #Vietnam as part of the ongoing collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). With over 25 referees from the VFF participating, the 5-day course was led by SAFF Director of Technical Refereeing, Farkhad Abdullaev, and supported the technical training of VAR and its implementation into matches within domestic football. The course supported the development of the VFF's Video Assistant referees to assist the technical advancement for domestic football in #Vietnam. Through the joint course, the development of the national infrastructure for Vietnam supported SAFF's global goals to grow football together alongside its international partners and fellow FIFA member associations. Majed Al Sahib Manuel Navarro Farkhad Abdullaev Hicham El Amrani Frédéric Nkeuna