Al Khalifa Reflects on Historic World Cup
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation, confirmed that the Asian continent enters the 2026 World Cup finals with unprecedented confidence and ambition, with the highest number of qualified teams in its history—nine Asian teams have qualified for the tournament. He pointed out that the performance of the teams during the qualifiers reflects the development of football in Asia, enhancing its status on the international stage. Additionally, 25 Asian referees participated in managing World Cup matches, which underscores the progress in the level of Asian refereeing. He anticipated that this historic edition of the World Cup would witness new achievements that highlight the significant advancement of Asian football.
تنويه: هذا ملخص تم إنشاؤه بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
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