Several members of Iran’s women’s football team traveled through Malaysia after competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, while six players and a staff member remained in Australia under humanitarian visas amid concerns about potential repercussions for their protest
Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption
The Saudi club, under new head coach Simone Inzaghi, impressed fans and pundits alike at Hard Rock Stadium in Washington with their tactical discipline, individual brilliance, and spirited resolve
Saudi Arabia’s strict prohibition of alcohol has been a central concern for fans and sponsors alike, particularly as alcohol is traditionally a prominent aspect of fan culture during World Cup matches
The 2034 tournament, meanwhile, will be awarded to Saudi Arabia, marking the kingdom's debut as a World Cup host and making it the second Middle Eastern country to host the prestigious event, after Qatar in 2022
The plans for Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid involve the construction of eight new stadiums and the addition of 175,000 hotel rooms, all of which will depend heavily on migrant workers, primarily from South Asia
Released on Wednesday, the report comes at a critical time as Saudi Arabia campaigns to host the 2035 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about the potential for further abuses in infrastructure development tied to the event
The FIFA rankings are based on a variety of factors, including recent results in major competitions and qualification campaigns. The draws against two relatively lower-ranked teams certainly had a negative effect, sending Egypt down from 30th to 33rd place
The host team, Al-Ittihad, faced off against New Zealand's Auckland City in an enthralling first-round match, setting the stage for an exciting competition
Several members of Iran’s women’s football team traveled through Malaysia after competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, while six players and a staff member remained in Australia under humanitarian visas amid concerns about potential repercussions for their protest
Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption
Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has sparked controversy over hereditary leadership and raised questions about Iran’s political future amid rising regional tensions
Formula 1 may cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid growing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. With no room to reschedule races, the sport could face a major gap in the early 2026 season calendar
