Saudi Arabia national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Saudi Arabia national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 25 recent stories.
Lamine Yamal lifts Spain, while Uruguay faces a World Cup crisis
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, stayed unbeaten and strengthened its hold on first place in Guadalajara. Uruguay drew its first two matches and is in danger of an early World Cup exi…
Tunisia’s coaching chaos goes far beyond one World Cup rout
Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden and hired Hervé Renard, only to lose 4-0 in his first match. The article says the real crisis is inside the federation, whe…
Israel’s World Cup Problem Is Not Asia, It Is Its Own Football Culture
A Hebrew opinion piece argues Israel should stop blaming Asia for its World Cup absence. It says Asian football has improved greatly, and Israel’s real problem is its own lack of…
Spain Finds a More Direct Formula and Pounds Saudi Arabia 4-0
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 after changing to a more direct, faster attacking style. Lamine Yamal scored in the 10th minute, and Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals as Spain answered…
Yamal, Salah, and Helio Varela headline a night of World Cup action
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1, and Cape Verde drew Uruguay 2-2 in a busy World Cup night. Helio Varela became the first Israeli-league player to scor…
Yamal scores early as Spain crush Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in overnight World Cup action, with Lamine Yamal scoring early in his first tournament start. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Hassan Tambakti a…
Yamal scores as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup play, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring in his first start and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. Elsewhere, New Zealand defeated Egypt…
Lamine Yamal’s Boot Flags Spark Debate in Spain
Lamine Yamal scored early in Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, but attention focused on the Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots. The custom detail, used before as we…
Cape Verde Stuns Uruguay in Miami as a Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Saves the Day
Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 in a humid World Cup match in Miami after a dramatic swing of momentum. Cape Verde led, Uruguay turned it around before halftime, and former Maccab…
Spain Crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 to Move Closer to World Cup Knockout Stage
Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday in the 2026 World Cup. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal powered the win, and Spain are now close to advancing from the group stage.
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Hero Emerges as the Team’s European Success Story
Saud Abdulhamid, who featured in Saudi Arabia’s 2022 upset over Argentina, has become the kingdom’s first player to reach Europe’s top five leagues. After a difficult start at Rom…
World Cup Day 11: Spain Need a Win, Iran Face Another Political Test
World Cup 2026 Day 11 features Spain needing a win over Saudi Arabia after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde. Iran play Belgium in Inglewood amid political tension, while Uruguay, New Ze…
Spain leans on Lamine Yamal, while Iran braces for boos
Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde has deepened pressure on a team relying heavily on injured teenager Lamine Yamal. The preview also says Belgium faces Iran in Los Angeles, where I…
Spain seeks first World Cup win as doubt remains over Lamine Yamal
Spain will face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday at 19:00, looking for its first 2026 World Cup win after drawing Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal remains in doubt, while Luis de la Fuen…
Cape Verde’s World Cup shock is built on LinkedIn recruiting and a 40-year-old star keeper
Cape Verde stunned Spain 0-0 at the 2026 World Cup, powered by a squad partly built through LinkedIn and a record-setting 40-year-old goalkeeper. Defender Roberto Lopes and keeper…
Uruguay Team Angered by Heavy Security Check Before World Cup Match
Uruguay’s national team was subjected to an aggressive security search minutes before its World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in the United States. The team, including Manuel Uga…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach draws scrutiny over alleged World Cup loophole
Georgios Donis, the former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach, made his World Cup debut as Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 with Uruguay. During a stoppage for an injury to Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al…
Tunisia appoints Hervé Renard after World Cup rout
Tunisia fired Saber Laamouchi after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden and quickly hired Hervé Renard. The 57-year-old French coach arrives with major World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations expe…
Iran, Belgium and Saudi Arabia all drop points in a dramatic World Cup night
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand amid anti-regime protests in the stands. Belgium and Saudi Arabia also drew, 1-1 with Egypt and Uruguay respectively, as favorites dropped points in…
Saudi Arabia’s Second-Division Goalkeeper Steals the Spotlight in World Cup Draw
Saudi Arabia began its 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay. Goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais was the decisive figure, making nine big saves and earning praise as the match…
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia Draw 1-1 in Dramatic World Cup Opener
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. Saudi Arabia led through Al Amri, Uruguay equalized via Marcos Araújo, and goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais made nine…
World Cup Day 5: Spain Opens Against Cape Verde as Iran’s Match Draws Political Attention
Spain begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against debutant Cape Verde, while Belgium faces Egypt and Uruguay plays Saudi Arabia. The day’s most politically charged match is Iran ve…
Curacao Faces Germany in a World Cup Mismatch, and a Choice of Style
Curacao faces Germany in Texas at the 2026 World Cup in a huge mismatch, with Germany favored to win comfortably. The article focuses on Curacao’s dilemma, whether to bunker down…
Lamine Yamal Shops Unnoticed in Georgia Ahead of Spain's World Cup Opener
Lamine Yamal shared Instagram footage of himself shopping at a Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, near Spain's World Cup training base. The Spain star, who turns 19 next month…
The 10 Biggest World Cup Shockers, From Bern to Qatar
An article ranks the 10 biggest World Cup upsets in history, from Hungary’s shock loss to West Germany in 1954 to Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina in 2022. It highlights famous d…