Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi announced today, Saturday, the readiness of the capital Baghdad to host the Gulf Cup 28 scheduled for 2028.
The Olympic Committee stated in a statement received by "Video News Agency" that "Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi met with the President of the Iraqi Olympic Committee Aqeel Muftan and the President of the Iraqi Football Association Younis Mahmoud, and discussed the state of sports in Iraq in various aspects, and the importance of advancing the sports sector by developing infrastructure, supporting clubs, federations, and sports teams, and raising the level of competitions and national teams."
The Prime Minister confirmed, according to the statement, that "Baghdad will be ready to host the Gulf Cup 28 that will be held in 2028," emphasizing "the necessity of completing all the requirements for hosting the tournament, rehabilitating sports facilities, and finishing incomplete stadiums, including Al-Tajiyat Stadium, which accommodates more than 60,000 spectators."
Al-Zaydi also directed "support for the national team and the Iraqi Football Association, and working to make the Iraqi League successful," instructing the Ministry of Finance to "disburse the dues for live television broadcasting, which contributes to ensuring the league's start and the success of its competitions."
He also directed "completing the procedures for allocating a piece of land for the Iraqi Football Association, to establish stadiums and facilities dedicated to training age groups and national teams."
Additionally, he directed "support for the Olympic Champion Project presented by the Iraqi Olympic Committee, which contributes to discovering and developing sports talents and preparing champions capable of representing Iraq in international sporting events."