The appearance of the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and member of the FIFA Council, Yasser bin Hassan Al-Mishal, in the official photo that brought together FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the President of the United States of America was not merely a protocol shot, but rather reflects the status that Saudi football has come to enjoy within the corridors of the International Federation.

Al-Mishal continues to consolidate his presence in international forums, benefiting from his membership in the FIFA Council, to be one of the Arab and Asian faces involved in shaping the future of football and making decisions related to the development of the game at the international level.

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During his presidency of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Saudi football witnessed many achievements, most notably: * His election as a member of the FIFA Council. * The Kingdom's hosting of a number of continental and international tournaments and events. * The Kingdom's winning the right to host the 2034 World Cup. * The Saudi national team qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. * Saudi teams achieving a notable presence in various age groups and continental tournaments. * Continuing to develop local competitions and raising the level of governance and organization.