Saudi Arabia is set to sponsor this Australian-hosted FIFA event. Here's what you need to know

The sponsorship would be the latest in a series of major sporting investments from Saudi Arabia and comes against a backdrop of 'sportwashing' allegations.

Saudi Arabia's tourist board is reportedly set to be announced as a major sponsor.

As Australia prepares to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Saudi Arabia's tourist board is reportedly set to be unveiled as a major sponsor. The sponsorship is reportedly part of FIFA's commercial partnership structure, designed to put money back into women's football - which has only recently been allowed in Saudi Arabia.

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