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          World Cup

          Get the latest news and updates on FIFA's Qatar World Cup 2022, including dates, schedule, fixtures and teams

          A drone-created light show and fireworks over Riyadh on Wednesday to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as host of the 2034 World Cup. AFP

          World Cup hosting set to give major boost to Saudi Arabia's economy

          EconomyDecember 13, 2024
          Football fans in Riyadh celebrate as Saudi Arabia is announced as the host nation for World Cup 2034. Photo: Getty Images

          Emirati fans dream of cheering on UAE at Saudi World Cup

          UAEDecember 12, 2024
          Saudi Arabia fans with a replica World Cup trophy. The kingdom will host the 2034 tournament. PA

          2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup: Host cities, stadiums and all you need to know

          FootballDecember 12, 2024
          President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on the bids. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Sheikh Mohamed congratulates Saudi Arabia and Morocco on World Cup bids

          UAEDecember 12, 2024
          Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed the decision to award Saudi Arabia the World Cup. Reuters

          Ronaldo backs Saudi Arabia to deliver 'best World Cup ever' in 2034

          FootballDecember 12, 2024
          VARIOUS CITIES, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 11: Fans celebrate as Saudi Arabia is announced as the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2023 Host on December 11, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images for Saudi Arabian Football Federation)

          Jubilant Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup

          FootballDecember 11, 2024
          Dubai's 30x30 events are an example of the UAE’s use of sport to foster community engagement and well-being. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          The Gulf’s message on sport is clear - it's game on

          CommentDecember 06, 2024
          A digital rendering of the proposed King Salman Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which would host the opening match and final of the 2034 World Cup. Getty Images

          Fifa opens door to Saudi Arabia hosting a winter World Cup in 2034

          FootballNovember 30, 2024
          UAE's Yahya Al Ghassani celebrates the second goal during the World Cup qualifier against Qatar at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Reuters

          Star's 'birthday gift' for coach fuels UAE's World Cup surge

          FootballNovember 20, 2024
          Fabio de Lima is spotted at a fast food drive-thru after scoring four in the UAE's 5-0 win against Qatar. Photo via X

          De Lima and UAE celebrate 5-0 thrashing of Qatar with late-night drive-thru

          FootballNovember 20, 2024
          Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Qatar - Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 19, 2024 United Arab Emirates' Fabio Lima celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates and completes his hat-trick REUTERS / Rula Rouhana

          UAE thrash Qatar to give World Cup hopes huge boost

          FootballNovember 19, 2024
          A handout image released by Populous shows a digital rendering of the proposed King Salman Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images

          Saudi Arabia unveils plans for new stadium to stage 2034 World Cup final

          FootballNovember 19, 2024
          UAE player no. 9 Harib Abdullah almusharrkh with Ermek Kenzhebaev at the World Cup Qualifier between UAE vs Kyrgyzstan at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National

          Paulo Bento urges UAE to 'rest and recover' for Qatar test in World Cup qualifier

          FootballNovember 15, 2024
          Jordan's Mohammad Abualnadi challenges Amjed Attwan of Iraq during the World Cup qualifier at the Basra International Stadium on November 14, 2024. AP

          AFC World Cup qualifiers: Honours even between Iraq and Jordan

          FootballNovember 14, 2024
          UAE's Indhuja Nandakumar looks upset as a catch goes down. U19 Women's World Cup Asia Qualifier, UAE v Nepal. Seven Districts Oval, Ajman. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE beaten by Nepal as Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup dreams are dashed

          CricketNovember 13, 2024
          Caio of UAE can't believe a foul is given in the world cup qualifing match between the UAE and North Korea. Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Bento confident he can revive UAE’s 2026 World Cup qualifying bid

          FootballNovember 13, 2024