Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

3rd in Arabian Gulf Cup
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.

World Cup qualifiers Asia: Will Australia miss 2026? Who is Son's heir? World Cup qualifiers Asia: Will Australia miss 2026? Who is Son's heir?

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

Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier

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.

Ex-Inter, Man City coach Mancini leaves Saudi Arabia job Ex-Inter, Man City coach Mancini leaves Saudi Arabia job

Roberto Mancini has left his role as head coach of Saudi Arabia's national team, the country's soccer federation said Thursday.

'Journalists know football more than me!' - Mancini hits back at media 'Journalists know football more than me!' - Mancini hits back at media

Roberto Mancini responds to criticism over his player selection for Saudi Arabia's World Cup qualifiers.

Japan face pivotal week in Asian World Cup qualifiers with Saudi Arabia, Australia lying in wait Japan face pivotal week in Asian World Cup qualifiers with Saudi Arabia, Australia lying in wait

Japan's march to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will meet two major hurdles in Saudi Arabia and Australia over the next week.

How Ahmed Al-Ghamdi went from pursuing medicine in Canada to playing alongside Karim Benzema in front of 62,000 How Ahmed Al-Ghamdi went from pursuing medicine in Canada to playing alongside Karim Benzema in front of 62,000

Ahmed Al-Ghamdi grew up in Canada and could have been a medical student. He's now playing alongside football's biggest names.

Arabian Gulf Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Bahrain 1 +1 3
2 Iraq 1 +1 3
3 Saudi Arabia 1 -1 0
4 Yemen 1 -1 0
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