
The Iraqi Football Association has submitted an official request to host one of the two groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup

Saudi Arabia needs to beat Australia by a five-goal margin to earn a direct spot at the 2026 World Cup, said head coach Herve Renard

Jordanians are celebrating a historic sporting moment, as the kingdom qualifies for the World Cup for the first-ever time.
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Algerian Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif will not compete at this week’s Eindhoven Box Cup after World Boxing required her to undergo gender testing.

Bruno Fernandes stays at Manchester United as Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi joins Al-Hilal, F1 eyes Morocco, and Asia nears a World Cup qualifying climax.

Qatar are within "touching distance" of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and will go all out against Iran and Uzbekistan, said new coach Julen Lopetegui

The BBC cancelled Gary Lineker’s planned farewell interview with Mohamed Salah, reportedly over concerns it might touch on Gaza.

World Boxing has announced that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete in the female category unless she undergoes a sex verification test.

The interest in Southampton FC follows rumours that Turki Al-Sheikh was interested in buying London-based Millwall FC.

Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, is the biggest star playing in Saudi Arabia. But he has yet to win a major trophy since joining Al-Nassr.