Saudi Arabia wants to host the 2035 Women's World Cup, says the technical director of the country's women's team.
Many women's football players are open about their sexuality with several critical of plans for tourism authority Visit Saudi to sponsor the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
"I told it takes time to go to the World Cup. I know they want to host the men's World Cup - why not host the Women's World Cup in 2035?" said Staab.The Saudi Arabia women's team were formed in 2022 and have not played in a competitive tournament.Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt told The Times in May that the governing body was considering a bid for the 2031 tournament.
Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in sporting events in recent years but has been accused of using events to 'sportswash' its reputation.
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