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Iraqi fans cheer their national team in the football match between hosting Iraq and visiting South Korea in Basra, Iraq, on June 5, 2025. (Photo by SABUR RASHID/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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 head coach Herve Renard gestures during the FIFA World Cup qualifier Asian third round Group C match between Japan and Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium on March 25, 2025 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)
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
Oman v Jordan - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Jordanians are celebrating a historic sporting moment, as the kingdom qualifies for the World Cup for the first-ever time.
Imane Khelif, who has always identified and competed as a woman, condemned the accusations as "false and offensive" [Getty]
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.
mena sports wrap 5 JUN 25
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 team players line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers group A match between Qatar and North Korea at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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
Gary Lineker - Gaza - BBC
The BBC cancelled Gary Lineker’s planned farewell interview with Mohamed Salah, reportedly over concerns it might touch on Gaza.
 Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Appears On Rai TV Show
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.
A general view of St Marys Stadium during the Barclays Women's Championship match between Southampton and Newcastle United
The interest in Southampton FC follows rumours that Turki Al-Sheikh was interested in buying London-based Millwall FC.
Nassr's Portuguese forward #7 Cristiano Ronaldo
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.