Over 100 Women's Soccer Players Protest FIFA's Saudi Sponsorship Deal
Players demand FIFA end its partnership with Saudi oil giant Aramco, citing human rights and environmental concerns.
- The sponsorship deal with Aramco, a state-owned Saudi oil company, includes the 2026 Men's and 2027 Women's World Cups.
- Players from 24 countries criticized the partnership as undermining women's soccer and contradicting FIFA's human rights commitments.
- The letter highlights Saudi Arabia's record on women's rights and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as Aramco's environmental impact.
- Signatories urge FIFA to seek alternative sponsors that align with values of gender equality and sustainability.
- FIFA defends the deal, stating that sponsorship revenues are reinvested into the development of women's soccer.
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