Female Footballers Demand End To FIFA’s Deal With Saudi Aramco

Over 100 professional female footballers from 24 countries are urging FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco, the largest state-owned oil & gas company. FIFA’s 4-year global partnership with Saudi Aramco, announced in April, includes rights for events like FIFA World Cup 2026 & Women’s World Cup 2027. Players expressed that this partnership has significantly regressed women’s football.