Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has qualified for the World Cup on six occasions since debut at the 1994 tournament. They are currently ranked 51st in the FIFA World Rankings

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Thomas Tuchel: National team coaches would like winter World Cup – but not clubs

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New England boss Thomas Tuchel believes national team coaches would relish another winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia, but accepted…

Dec 13, 2024

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress

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Saudi Arabia’s hugely controversial hosting of the 2034 World Cup was sealed by a round of applause at an…

Dec 11, 2024

What are the key issues around Saudi Arabia being awarded the 2034 World Cup?

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Saudi Arabia has achieved arguably its greatest strategic success in sport so far by securing hosting rights to the 2034…

Dec 11, 2024

Sole bidders Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of 2034 men’s World Cup

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Saudi Arabia have been confirmed as hosts of the 2034 men’s World Cup. The Middle East nation were the…

Dec 11, 2024

FA to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host 2034 World Cup

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The Football Association will support Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup at an online FIFA Congress…

Dec 11, 2024

European leagues set to oppose any attempt to stage a Saudi World Cup in winter

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The Premier League and other European top divisions are likely to oppose any attempt to stage a Saudi World Cup…

Dec 10, 2024

FIFA’s Saudi Arabia evaluation ‘an astonishing whitewash’ – Amnesty

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FIFA has been accused of an “astonishing whitewash” over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid. The Middle East kingdom…

Nov 30, 2024

Migrant workers will die if Saudi Arabia hosts World Cup – Amnesty International

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FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men’s World…

Nov 11, 2024

Arsenal turn down bid for Leandro Trossard from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad

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Arsenal have turned down a bid from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad for Leandro Trossard, the PA news agency understands. The…

Sep 2, 2024

Brad Young moves from TNS to Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah

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The New Saints striker Brad Young has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah in what is understood to be a…

Sep 2, 2024

Alisson Becker committed to Liverpool after turning down Saudi Pro League offer

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to prolong his Anfield career after rejecting the opportunity to move to Saudi Arabia. The…

Aug 24, 2024

Kevin De Bruyne open to Saudi Arabia move when Man City deal expires next summer

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Kevin De Bruyne is open to the idea of moving to Saudi Arabia at the end of his contract with…

Jun 4, 2024