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Esports World Cup 2026 Opens In Paris PARIS, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Esports World Cup 2026 began in Paris, opening seven weeks of competition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles through August 23. The tournament brings together leading esports clubs and players from around the world. EWC 2026 features 25 tournaments across 24 of the world’s most prominent games. The event also includes fan events, entertainment and interactive experiences aimed at gaming aud

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match as Egypt qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Maria Lysaker ATLANTA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will face Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup last-16 match having already delivered a historic breakthrough for his country and res

Mamoon Al-Qabbani wins first round of Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb 2026 TAIF, July 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb 2026 concluded on the Al-Mohammediyah track in Taif Governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The round was held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and in partnership with Jameel Motorsport. A total of 43 male and female drivers competed across 10 categor

Al-Nassr appoint Ange Postecoglou as head coach RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Al-Nassr have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year deal, Reuters reported. The Saudi Pro League champions announced the appointment on Friday. Postecoglou previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 29, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her first round match against Serbia's Teodora Kostovic REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka has called on Wimbledon to reconsider its ban on pet dogs, adding a lighter but increasingly visible issue to the strict traditions of the grasscourt Grand Slam. The All England Club p

Formula E unveils record 21-race calendar, Saudi Arabia to host season opener | SPA RIYADH, June 26 — The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has unveiled its largest calendar, with a record 21 races across 13 cities for the 2026–2027 season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The season will open in Saudi Arabia with two night races at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on December 18 and 19, 2026. The championship will also mark the debut of the sustainable GEN4 car, a 600 kW veh

Saudi national team holds final Austin training before Houston trip | SPA AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 — The Saudi national football team continued preparations in Austin, Texas, ahead of its match against Cape Verde on Saturday in the third round of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The players trained at Q2 Stadium in their final session before traveling to Houston, which will host Saudi Arabia’s final group-stage match. The team will complete its preparations on Friday evening

Esports World Cup 2026 countdown begins ahead of Paris edition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — The countdown to the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris has begun, with the tournament scheduled to take place from July 6 to August 23. The 2026 edition will mark the first time the event is hosted outside Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature Saudi clubs competing on one of the largest international esports stages, reflecting the event’s growing global reach. Faisal bin H

Saudi national team to depart for Houston ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match | 📷SPA AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 — The Saudi national football team will depart for Houston on Thursday evening ahead of its match against Cape Verde in the third round of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team continued preparations on Wednesday with a training session at Q2 Stadium in Austin under head coach Georgios Donis. Saudi Arabia will hold a closed training session at 4 p.m. on Thursday

Saudi National Team Resumes Training in Austin Ahead of Cape Verde Match AUSTIN, Texas, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia resumed training in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday as the national team continued preparations for its 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Cape Verde. The squad trained at Q2 Stadium under the supervision of head coach Georgios Donis. Saudi Arabia is preparing for its third group-stage fixture, scheduled for Saturday, as the team con

Iran's World Cup football team leaves note in locker room thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality.Telegram/Iranian Football Federation LOS ANGELES, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s soccer team left a thank you note for World Cup host city Los Angeles after a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday, keeping its hopes alive of advancing to the next round of the tournament. The handwritten note, posted on Telegram by Iran’s football federation, thanked Los Angeles for its

Romanian Referee István Kovács Appointed for 1,000th FIFA World Cup Match RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - FIFA has appointed Romanian referee István Kovács to officiate the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, the Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan at Monterrey Stadium on June 20. Kovács will be assisted by Romanian officials Ferencz Tunyogi and Mihai Marica. Costa Rican officials Juan Calderón and Juan Carlos Mora will serve as fourth official and r

Saudi Arabia fans react as the teams walk out before the match. REUTERS/Paul Childs RIYADH, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in their Group H World Cup opener on Monday, with both goals following goalkeeping errors. Saudi Arabia took the lead in the 41st minute through Abdulelah Al Amri after Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera failed to deal with a set-piece. Muslera parried the ball into Al Amri’s path, allowing the Saudi defender to

Saudi Referee Abdullah Al-Shehri Selected to Officiate at 2026 FIFA World Cup | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi referee Abdullah Al-Shehri described his selection to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a major career milestone and an honor for Saudi sports. In an interview with the Saudi Press Agency, Al-Shehri framed the selection as the result of years of work, sacrifice and support. “Participating in this tournament means a great deal to me.

Emirates and Real Madrid Renew Sponsorship Partnership Until 2031 | 📷WAM PARIS, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership until 2031, extending one of football’s highest-profile sponsorship agreements. The renewal will keep Emirates as Official Main Sponsor and Official Airline Partner of Real Madrid’s men’s and women’s teams. Emirates branding will continue to appear on player jerseys, training kits and team staff appa

Saudi Arabia and Senegal end scoreless in final World Cup friendly | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia played to a scoreless draw against 10-man Senegal on Wednesday in the teams’ final friendly before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match was held at San Antonio Stadium in the U.S. state of Texas as part of the final phase of Saudi Arabia’s preparation program for the tournament. Saudi head coach Georgios Donis fielded a strong start

JAX District to Launch Coca-Cola Fan Zone for FIFA World Cup 2026 | Photography: SPA DIRIYAH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — JAX District in Diriyah will become a dedicated football viewing destination on Thursday, June 11, with the launch of the Coca-Cola Fan Zone for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The fan zone will open with a live broadcast of the tournament’s official opening ceremony at 20:00, alongside a program of live music, football showcase acts and interactive ent

Team Iran arrives at Tijuana International Airport, Mexico, ahead of the World Cup, on Sunday. Victor Medina/Reuters June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s ticket allocation for the upcoming World Cup has been withdrawn one week before its opening match, CNN reported, citing a statement from the country’s football federation. The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran said it was unable to provide tickets to supporters of the national team under current circumstan

Saudi National Team Completes Preparations for Senegal Friendly | Photography: SPA AUSTIN, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national football team completed preparations to face Senegal in a friendly match on Tuesday at San Antonio FC Stadium in San Antonio,. The match forms part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Saudi players held their final training session at Austin FC’s training facilities as part of the fourth and final stage o

Saudi Sports Minister Opens Elite Combat Sports Center in Jeddah | Photography: SPA JEDDAH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal inaugurated the elite combat sports center in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The 3,000-square-meter center includes physical training areas, combat sports halls with five training zones, recovery and treatment faciliti