Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter
Key takeaways
- PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
- The 2026 World Cup – the first edition of the global showpiece to feature 48 teams – will be cohosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
- No financial details or specific activations were disclosed.
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PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund deal with FIFA comes a month after announcing its withdrawal of funding of LIV Golf [Reuters via PIF]By Reuters Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been named an official tournament supporter in North America and Asia for this year’s World Cup, as the country deepens its ties with international football ahead of hosting the 2034 tournament.
The 2026 World Cup – the first edition of the global showpiece to feature 48 teams – will be cohosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.