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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis reacts REUTERS/Marco Bello MIAMI, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his team was still adapting after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in their World Cup Group H opener on Monday. Donis replaced Hervé Renard in late April, with the match at Miami Stadium marking his first com

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 Midfielder Mohamed Kanno Targets New World Cup Milestone With Green Falcons |📷 RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi midfielder Mohamed Kanno said the Green Falcons enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high ambitions and a determination to achieve a new milestone for Saudi football. In an interview with FIFA, Kanno linked his development since the 2022 World Cup to the growth of the Saudi Pro League and the arrival of international players who have raised

Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Moteb Al-Harbi Express Confidence Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Match Against Uruguay RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi national team players Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Moteb Al-Harbi expressed confidence in the Green Falcons’ readiness for their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match against Uruguay. Speaking during a training session, Al-Khaibari highlighted the team’s work with head coach Georgios Donis through tactical meet

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

Joshua, Prenga Launch Jeddah Heavyweight Bout in London | SPA LONDON, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — British heavyweight Anthony Joshua and Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga held the official launch press conference for their July 25 bout at Jeddah Superdome, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fight, titled “The Comeback,” will be held as part of Jeddah Calendar in collaboration with Riyadh Season and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN. The London press conferenc

Saudi Arabia Continue New York Camp Ahead of Ecuador Friendly | Photography: SPA NEW YORK, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national football team continued its training camp in New York City ahead of an international friendly against Ecuador, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The camp is part of the fourth and final phase of the team’s preparation programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad is scheduled to hold a training session at the New York City

Naomi Osaka of Japan gesture before the first round women’s single tennis match against Laura Siegemund of Germany at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo / Aurelien Morssard) PARIS, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Naomi Osaka brought fashion back into the spotlight at the French Open, entering Court Suzanne-Lenglen in a dramatic layered look before winning her opening match. The four-time Grand Slam champion arrived in a black ce

Saudi National Team Leaves for U.S. Camp Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi national football team left Riyadh for the United States on Monday to begin its training camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The first phase of the camp will be held in New York City until May 31 and will include a friendly match against Ecuador on May 30. The second phase will take place in Austin, Texas, and run until June 9. Sa

U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia opens visa appointments for World Cup ticket holders RIYADH, May 20 — The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia said it has opened applications for visitor visa appointments for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders under the FIFA PASS programme. The programme allows fans in Saudi Arabia who bought tickets directly from FIFA to schedule B1/B2 visa interview appointments in Jeddah ahead of the tournament, the embassy said. The embassy urged applicants to revie

Ultra Gobi to stage first international race in AlUla in 2027. (Photography: Couresy of SPA) ALULA, May 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ultra Gobi will hold its first international event in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla from Jan. 12 to 20, 2027, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The launch of Ultra Gobi AlUla marks the first time in the race series’ 20-year history that it will take place outside China. The race will pass through AlUla’s desert valleys, oases and monumental rock form

RIYADH, May 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and FIFA have announced PIF as an Official Tournament Supporter in North America and Asia of the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The partnership incorporates two PIF companies: Savvy Games Group, Saudi Arabia’s national and global champion for games and esports, and Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s future capital of entertainment, sport an

PARIS, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Motorsport Company and rally organizer Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) unveiled on Tuesday the route for the 8th edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia – the 49th edition globally – scheduled to run from January 1 to 15, 2027. The announcement was made at a press conference in Paris. The 2027 edition will feature a total of 5,320 km of timed special stages, the longest distance recorded since the kingdom began hosting the ral