View from Uruguay: Saudi’s first opponents at the World Cup looking to avoid Argentina’s fate from 4 years ago
LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup.
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Saudi Arabia aiming high against Uruguay in Miami opener
MIAMI, June 14 : Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he will not be sending out a "passive" team to play for a draw in their World Cup opener against Uruguay on Monday and expects his players to be highly competitive against the South Americans at Miami Stadium.
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA
ATLANTA: The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-week long event. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. They said the fee would be determined after the tournament concludes next month. Artan is one of soccer’s top officials and was named Africa’s best male referee in 2025.
Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry - ESPN
Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid for his World Cup match assignments by FIFA, sources told ESPN, after he was refused entry into the United States prior to the start of the tournament.
Vinícius Júnior rescues opening draw for Brazil against Morocco - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champions Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinicius Junior goal
Vinicius Junior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup in East Rutherford, N.J.
Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at age 36 - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith died Saturday in the Bay Area. He was 36.
Saudi World Cup fans buzzing in Miami as players countdown to Uruguay opener
RIYADH: Saudi soccer fans in the US took part in a celebratory march in Miami on Saturday as the countdown begins to the Green Falcons’ opening World Cup game.