Saudi Arabia

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.

Japan want to win the World Cup. Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia should tell them what they need to get there.

Who will win the 2026 World Cup? A team stacked with talent, surely. We've devised a way to rank countries by the talent in their squads.

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Saudi Arabia was announced Thursday as an invited guest for the Concacaf Gold Cup in 2025 and 2027, eight days after it was selected to host the 2034 World Cup.

With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?

The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup will be held across Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three South American countries.

On ESPN's The Football Reporters podcast, Mark Ogden and James Olley slam the lack of transparency in the bidding process for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

After matchday six of Asian World Cup qualifiers, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification bid after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia.