Malaysia hopes to host Fifa World Cup one day, says Zahid

 Deputy prime minister hopes to see Malaysia compete in the prestigious tournament, representing Southeast Asia.

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at a giant-screen viewing of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. (Bernama pic)

BANGI:

Malaysia aspires to host the Fifa World Cup, the world’s biggest football tournament, says deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Zahid, who is also the rural and regional development minister, said he hoped to see Malaysia compete in the prestigious tournament and represent Southeast Asia.

“God willing, one day we aspire to make Malaysia a host of the World Cup.

“Hopefully, by then, the Malaysian team will be among the World Cup participants representing Southeast Asia,” he said while attending a giant-screen viewing of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, as well as the Semarak Subuh programme at Bangi Square 2 here.

National football squad Harimau Malaya climbed to 136th in the latest Fifa world rankings.

According to the latest update, Malaysia accumulated 1,086.22 points, moving up two places from 138th previously. - FMT