Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

3rd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
USMNT to open 2025 Gold Cup vs. Trinidad and Tobago in San Jose USMNT to open 2025 Gold Cup vs. Trinidad and Tobago in San Jose

The United States will open the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15 at San Jose, California, play Saudi Arabia four days later at Austin, Texas, and close first-round play in Group D against Haiti on June 22 at Arlington, Texas.

Former Real Madrid, Netherlands coach Leo Beenhakker dies aged 82 Former Real Madrid, Netherlands coach Leo Beenhakker dies aged 82

Former Real Madrid and Netherlands coach Leo Beenhakker has died at the age of 82, the LaLiga club said on Thursday.

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Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill? Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

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.

Post-qualification hangover immediately offers areas of improvement for Japan Post-qualification hangover immediately offers areas of improvement for Japan

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

Ranking 2026 World Cup national team contenders by talent Ranking 2026 World Cup national team contenders by talent

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.

Saudi Arabia edge China 1-0 in World Cup qualifier Saudi Arabia edge China 1-0 in World Cup qualifier

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF SAUDI ARABIA BEATING CHINA 1-0 IN SOCCER WORLD CUP QUALIFYING

Saudi Arabia invited to play in '25, '27 Concacaf Gold Cups Saudi Arabia invited to play in '25, '27 Concacaf Gold Cups

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.

2034 World Cup: Why Saudi Arabia is hosting, explained 2034 World Cup: Why Saudi Arabia is hosting, explained

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?

World Cup: Saudi Arabia to host in 2034; six hosts in 2030 World Cup: Saudi Arabia to host in 2034; six hosts in 2030

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.

Why was there no bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup? Why was there no bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup?

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.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Japan 8 +22 20
2 Australia 8 +7 13
3 Saudi Arabia 8 -2 10
4 Indonesia 8 -6 9
5 Bahrain 8 -8 6
6 China 8 -13 6
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Feras Al-Brika.. 3 11 0
Salem Al-Dawsa.. 2 10 0
Musab Al-Juway.. 2 10 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Saud Abdulhami.. 2 10 0
Musab Al-Juway.. 2 10 2
Hassan Kadesh 1 9 2