Al-Ittihad secured their place in the AFC Champions League group stage with a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Jazira in the preliminary round on Tuesday. The Saudi side took control of the contest and produced an impressive attacking display to seal qualification. Steven Bergwijn led the way with two goals, while Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al-Sahafi…
Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after another group-stage exit, with players expressing heartbreak and promising to come back stronger following their elimination. The Green Falcons were unable to secure the result they needed against World Cup newcomers Cape Verde, whose resilient display was enough to keep their historic tournament run alive…
Iran and South Korea were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a dramatic conclusion to the race for the final third-place qualification spots, joining Scotland and Uruguay in missing out on the Round of 32. Iran looked set to progress when Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez scored a stoppage-time goal to give his side a 3-2…
Qatar’s FIFA World Cup journey came to an end after the group stage, following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina that left Julen Lopetegui’s side at the bottom of Group B with just one point from three matches. Despite the early exit, many supporters in Doha expressed pride in the team’s efforts and remained…
Despite facing a powerful France side and difficult weather conditions in Philadelphia, Iraq’s supporters remained proud of their team’s efforts at the FIFA World Cup. The fans showed their appreciation at the final whistle, rising to applaud the players after a spirited display. Even with Iraq trailing by three goals in the closing stages, the…
Jordan became the first Asian team to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Algeria in Group J. The World Cup debutants made a promising start and took the lead in the first half through Nizar Al Rashdan, raising hopes of keeping their qualification chances alive. However, Algeria…
Spain responded strongly after their opening draw by securing an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Lamine Yamal making an instant impact on his return to the starting lineup. After being held to a surprise goalless draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in their first match, Spain began brightly…
Canada celebrated a historic milestone at the FIFA World Cup by recording its first-ever victory in the tournament, cruising to a commanding 6-0 win over Qatar in a Group B encounter. Playing in front of a passionate home crowd in Vancouver, the Canadians controlled the match from start to finish, delivering an impressive attacking display…
Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis believes his players are well prepared for the challenges of the FIFA World Cup, insisting they will not be intimidated by Uruguay in their Group H opener. Donis, who took charge of the national team in April, said competing alongside and against world-class players in the Roshn Saudi League…
Qatar began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B opener at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday. The Swiss took the lead in the 17th minute after Breel Embolo converted a penalty awarded when Qatar goalkeeper Abu Nada brought down Remo Freuler inside the…
