Who established the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and when?
Prince Abdullah bin Faisal established the Saudi Arabian Football Federation in 1955. This organization joined FIFA in 1956 and became a member of the Asian Football Confederation in 1974.
How many clubs does the Saudi Arabian Football Federation currently supervise?
The federation currently supervises 153 clubs participating in various football competitions. A hierarchy exists from the Premier League down to the Third Division and Fourth Division leagues.
When did the Saudi Arabian national team qualify for their first World Cup?
The senior men's team qualified for four consecutive World Cups starting with their debut in 1994. They reached the round of 16 after losing 3, 1 to Sweden during that tournament.
Who has been president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation since 2019?
Yasser Al-Misehal has been president since 2019 with Lamia Bin Bahian serving as Vice President and Ibrahim Al-Kassim as General Secretary. Previous presidents include Kosay Abdulaziz Al-Fawaz who led the organization during 2018 and 2019.
What historic victory did the U-16 team achieve under the Saudi Arabian Football Federation?
The U-16 team achieved a historic victory by defeating host nation Scotland in the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship held in Scotland. This win made them the first Asian team to ever win a FIFA tournament as of August 2021.