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Strong Saudi fan presence marks Atlanta ahead of Spain match
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (161+ words) ATLANTA " Atlanta Stadium witnessed a strong turnout of Saudi fans ahead of Sunday's match between Saudi Arabia and Spain in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Draped in national team flags, Saudi supporters gathered in large numbers around…...
Mokoena penalty earns South Africa first point at World Cup
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (335+ words) ATLANTA " Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty as South Africa fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday and secure its first point of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South African midfielder completed an emotional evening…...
Goals, drama and surprises define explosive World Cup opening round
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (474+ words) MIAMI " FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered goals, drama and a series of unexpected results after the completion of the opening round of group-stage matches. A total of 75 goals were scored across the first 24 matches, producing an average of 3. 13 goals…...
Commerce Ministry recalls 717 Land Rover Evoque vehicles over airbag defect
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (243+ words) RIYADH " The Ministry of Commerce has recalled 717 Land Rover Evoque vehicles from model years 2021 to 2025 due to a defect in the front passenger-side airbag. The recall, issued in cooperation with the Defective Products Recall Center, was prompted by a defect…...
Saudi-made materials help prepare historic Azteca Stadium for World Cup opener
1+ week, 2+ day ago (297+ words) MEXICO CITY " A Saudi manufacturer has contributed to preparations for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after supplying advanced construction materials for the renovation of Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium. Saudi-listed company FIPCO said its subsidiary, FIPCO Industries,…...
Qui'ones leads Mexico past South Africa in World Cup opener
1+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) MEXICO CITY " Saudi Pro League top scorer Juli'n Qui'ones and veteran striker Ra'l Jim'nez scored as co-host Mexico opened FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 victory over South Africa before a capacity crowd of 80, 824 at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday. Qui'ones…...
Mexico aim to end opening-match curse as World Cup kicks off
1+ week, 3+ day ago (512+ words) MEXICO CITY " Host nation Mexico will look to end a long-standing World Cup opening-day drought when it faces South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. El Tri has never won a match played on…...
Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting
1+ week, 4+ day ago (406+ words) JOHANNESBURG " Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg, police said Wednesday. Police said they believe more than 10 suspects, heavily armed with rifles,…...
Beijing bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
2+ week, 3+ day ago (686+ words) SYDNEY " New Zealand said on Thursday it would express its concerns to Beijing after China unexpectedly barred four New Zealand lawmakers from entering Hong Kong, Macau and "the Chinese mainland as punishment for visiting Taiwan last month. China has banned…...
One arrested in Taif after seizure of huge cache of drugs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (319+ words) RIYADH " The General Directorate of Narcotics Control seized 845, 087 amphetamine tablets hidden inside cardboard sheets in the Eastern Province. A Saudi citizen, the intended recipient of the consignment, was arrested in Taif. The seizure was part of the Ministry of Interior's…...