…to open the scoring for the European champions in a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Barcelona star needed just 10 minutes to get Spain up and running against the Saudis in Atlanta, before a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and a Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal ensured Luis de la Fuente’s side took a big ste…

Spain 4 L Yamal (10'10th minute) M Oyarzabal (21'21st minute, 24'24th minute) H Altambakti (49'49th minute ogown goal) Saudi Arabia 0

…orderly transportation of all pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Spain 4 L Yamal (10'10th minute) M Oyarzabal (21'21st minute, 24'24th minute) H Altambakti (49'49th minute ogown goal) Saudi Arabia 0

…Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players had been stung by the criticism after they were held to a goalless draw in their opening match by Cape Verde, the African archipelago of just over half a…

…each represented 3%. Applicants from countries including Libya, Kenya, Sudan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, New Zealand, and Ghana collectively accounted for the remaining 19%.

…times Idiagbon was abroad in the 20 months the regime lasted. While the second visit to Saudi Arabia on Hajj pilgrimage was the last, the first trip was a year earlier in 1984, when he led a high-level government delegation to the then USSR, meeting with then Soviet leader, Konstantin Chernenko. Aging or not, Buhari wa…

…commitments. The council reminded the warring sides of the May 2023 agreement in Saudi Arabia, which upholds their obligations to facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and protect civilians, among others. The members cited reports of RSF drone strikes in El Obeid and an increase in drone attacks across Sudan…

…Raphinha’s latest injury comes amid growing speculation over his future. Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly maintaining strong interest in the Brazilian, with their financial muscle giving them hope of luring one of Barcelona's key attacking players. With injuries continuing to disrupt his career and lucrative offers…

…with Spain, spoke with reporters ahead of his side’s World Cup second group game against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Asked to name a player he would hypothetically like to sign to his team, De la Fuente named Argentina striker Julian Alvarez ahead of Brazil’s Vinicius and France’s Kylian Mbappe. He insisted that…

…as one of the team’s pivotal leaders in the locker room. However, the interest from Saudi Arabia has raised alarms within the club’s management, prompting them to start considering alternative options should the Nigerian opt to leave Istanbul this summer. As per reports from the Turkish publication Turkiye Gazetesi, Be…

…of transformation. Trust should never be automatic. While deradicalization has worked in Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Indonesia, Nigeria's version is mixed. There is insufficient transparency about outcomes. Communities and victims are often not consulted. Some returnees may relapse into violence. The programme appears…

…with lax export controls. Other spyware makers sought to move their operations to Saudi Arabia for similar reasons. There have been some wins. Germany-based spyware maker FinFisher shut down in 2022 after a multi-year investigation by German prosecutors into the company for allegedly selling spyware to Turkey without a…

…an opening draw. Uruguay - Their experience and quality should prove decisive over Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. Group I France - Kylian Mbappe and company remain among the favourites to win the tournament and should progress comfortably. Norway - Erling Haaland-inspired Norway have started strongly and look capable of…

…the Frenchman's contract has been terminated by "mutual agreement".Former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard has been appointed head coach of the side until the end of the tournament.Lamouchi's departure means he is the first manager in World Cup history to be sacked after just one game.World Cup: Cape Verde…

…then I continued because of this dream.Cape Verde face Uruguay on 21 June, followed by Saudi Arabia on 27 June in Group H.Additional reporting by the BBC's Michel Mvondo in Sao Vicente.Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026Cape Verde

…Renard has previously had spells in charge of Zambia, Angola, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and France's womenByRob StevensBBC Sport AfricaPublished19 June 2026Tunisia and their fans will be hoping for some Herve Renard magic after appointing the charismatic Frenchman in an attempt to salvage their 2026 Fifa World…

…with Australia and South Korea winning, Japan holding the Netherlands and Qatar and Saudi Arabia picking up creditable draws.The caveat here is its very early days. We are only a third of the way through the group stage, and the bigger teams can perhaps afford an off-day when 32 of the 48 sides will go through to the n…

…0-2GROUP HSutton's pre-tournament picks: Spain (winners) and Uruguay (runners-up). Saudi Arabia to finish third and Cape Verde fourth.Spain v Saudi ArabiaAtlanta / Sunday, 21 June / 17:00Some people will be writing off Spain's hopes of winning this World Cup after they were held by Cape Verde but doing that is absolute…