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Saudi Arabia
Coverage of the International Friendlies clash between Saudi Arabia and Algeria.
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The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, six months out from the 2026 edition
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Agony of Mineirao in 2014.Dec 5, 20:17
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Top 10 World Cup goals of all time, six months before the 2026 tournament begins
Six months out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole picks our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.Dec 5, 20:08
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for next year's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.Nov 18, 22:00
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Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Saudi Arabia and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 13:11
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Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 22:18
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Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates push to qualify for the 2026 World Cup: AFC standings, upcoming fixtures, story so far
As AFC 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes, Sports Mole takes a look at the story so far in Asia.Oct 12, 18:25
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Preview:Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 6, 12:19
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Preview:Czech Republic vs Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Czech Republic and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 10:01
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Mexico vs Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's CONCACAF Gold Cup clash between Mexico and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 26, 21:26
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Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Trinidad and Tobago - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's CONCACAF Gold Cup clash between Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 20, 22:47
Preview:Saudi Arabia vs USA - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's CONCACAF Gold Cup clash between Saudi Arabia and USA, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 17, 13:34
Preview:Haiti vs Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's CONCACAF Gold Cup clash between Haiti and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 13, 22:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fgiuliano-simeone.jpg "Argentina's Giuliano Simeone celebrates with Enzo Fernandez on March 25, 2025")
Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - and who could join them in the autumn?
Ahead of the next batch of World Cup qualifiers, Sports Mole looks at who has already reached next summer's finals, and who could join them.Jun 11, 14:28
Preview:Bahrain vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 3, 13:30
Preview:Saudi Arabia vs. Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Saudi Arabia and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 28, 13:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fkaoru-mitoma_1.jpg "Japan's Kaoru Mitoma on March 20, 2025")
Preview:Japan vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 13:31
Preview:Saudi Arabia vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Saudi Arabia and China, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 18, 21:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fibrahim-al-mukhaini.jpeg "Oman goalkeeper Ibrahim Al Mukhaini pictured on November 16, 2022")
Preview:Oman vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Gulf Cup of Nations clash between Oman and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 29, 16:47
Preview:Yemen vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Gulf Cup of Nations clash between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 23, 03:22
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FIFA confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts: Will it be another winter tournament?
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as the hosts of the 2034 World Cup, raising the prospect of another winter tournament following Qatar 2022.Dec 11, 20:11
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