Football in Saudi Arabia

Almost 75 percent of Saudi Arabia is a desert landscape yet there is no dearth of Things to Do in Saudi Arabia. Sports in Saudi Arabia in Asia include traditional as well as modern sports. Among them Football in Saudi Arabia is very popular. It is now considered to be the national game of the country.

From 1984 Football in Saudi Arabia rose to new heights. The national football team participated in the Olympics for the first time. After this there was no looking back. The national football team qualified for the Asia cup five times. Thrice the team won the cup. Their greatest achievement was their participation in the FIFA World Cup. In 1994 their performance in the FIFA World Cup was astounding.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation had formed the National Football Team. The Saudi Arabian football fans have nicknamed the team 'Sons of the Desert' or the 'Green Falcons'. It comprises of players of international repute. The highest scoring national footballer is Majed Abdullah. Their goalkeeper, Mohamed Al-Deayea, is a record holder for the most number of international appearances by a male player. Regular intra-country soccer has become the mode of the day.

Apart from Football in Saudi Arabia another modern game that has found popularity is Golf in Saudi Arabia. Traditional games of Saudi Arabia are also a favorite. Camel Racing is a distinctive and spectacular sport. Falconry is practiced by some and is a cultural motif of the country. Another intriguing and unique adventure sport is the 'teetaz' or car sand surfing. While glancing through the Saudi Arabia Travel Guide one invariably comes across sections on the Adventure and Recreation in Saudi Arabia.