Muhammad Al Jasser vows to wear IsDB country jersey for reaching World Cup quarterfinals

Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) Chairman Muhammad Al Jasser has pledged to support the national team of any member country that reaches the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Report informs.

He made the remark during the annual meetings of the IDB Group in Baku.

"Unfortunately, I don't have time to closely follow the performances of the participating countries' football teams at the World Cup, but I will definitely support the guys and even wear the jersey of any member country that reaches the quarterfinals," said Al Jasser.

The IDB chairman noted that sport, like economic cooperation, has the power to unite countries and peoples, strengthening mutual understanding and creating additional opportunities for interaction between states.

According to him, the successes of the organization's member countries at major international sporting tournaments are a source of shared pride and demonstrate the potential of the Islamic world's states not only in economics and finance, but also in other areas.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held for the first time in three countries: the US, Canada, and Mexico. Several countries from the Islamic Development Bank Group are participating in the tournament.