12/22/2023

 FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Exceptional Numbers in Saudi Arabia

 FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Exceptional Numbers in Saudi Arabia

The 20th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which was hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah from (12-22) December, attained exceptional numbers amid exciting competitions between the 7 participating teams, and an attended from different continents of the world to enjoy the tournament.
 
This edition of the tournament was decorated with a special stamp in the passports of passengers arriving from abroad to the Kingdom, via King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah. This was an initiative by the Ministry of Sport, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports.
 
A new team has entered the list of champions of the tournament, which is Manchester City. The seven participating teams (Saudi Al-Ittihad - Manchester City of England - Al-Ahly of Egypt - Urawa of Japan - Leon of Mexico - Fluminense of Brazil - Auckland of New Zealand), with great hopes and ambitions to reach the desired goal and the win world title, but there has to be one champion.
 
Because exceptional numbers are what distinguish tournaments, this edition also witnessed the setting of a record in terms of crowd attendance in the opening matches, when the number of attendees for the opening match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium “Al-Jawhara” broke all the numbers of the last 19 years, with the number reaching more than 50,000 fans. This received wide international praise from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, various figures and leaders in the continental federations and the international media.
 
This record attendance in the opening match was only the beginning, as the various matches of the tournament and even the final witnessed a wonderful attendance of fans who arrived in the Kingdom from various continents, to support their favorite teams, or to enjoy the Club World Cup vibe that Jeddah was decorated with in several distinct tourist areas.
 
International media coverage of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in the Kingdom was also at its highest levels, as the number of media attendees exceeded (444) male and female media, representing various major media outlets, and providing comprehensive coverage in the King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, amid providing the highest and best organizations.

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