The Russian Football Union (RFU) supports Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup and is ready to render it all necessary assistance.

Axar.az reports citing Russian media.

"In his letter to President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Yasser bin Hassan bin Mohammed al-Misehal, RFU President Alexander Dyukov welcomed the bid on behalf of the kingdom to host the world [football] championship," the statement reads.

"According to RFU President Dyukov, the World Cup in Saudi Arabia will provide for the global development of the sport of football," according to the RFU. "Considering Russia’s successful experience in hosting the 2018 World Cup, the RFU is ready to cooperate and support the Saudi Arabian Football Federation in the preparations to host the event in 2034."