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FIFA boosts cash payments for World Cup

 FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year's World Cup, boosting cash payments to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking...

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Sohar, Seeb hold top spots at Jetour Cup

Seeb and Al Nasr players in action.

Oman defeat Sudan in tune-up match

Oman and Sudan players in action.

France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait

TOPSHOT - France's head coach Didier Deschamps (C) flanked by France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C-R) celebrate with teammates and members of staff after winning the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group D football match between France and Ukraine at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on November 13, 2025. France wins 4 - 0 against Ukraine and qualifies foe the 2026 World Cup. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Oman U17 team falls in first Thailand friendly

Oman and Thailand players in action.

Oman U23 team registers 2–0 triumph in first camp friendly

The Oman Olympic (U23) team and Muscat Club players in action. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

Real Betis to establish academy in Oman

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Al Amerat, Al Oruba, and Masirah secure victories in 2nd week of beach soccer league

Al Oruba maintained their perfect record with another emphatic 5-1 win over Salalah at the Sands Court of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Wednesday.

Red Warriors in good shape to face Sudan in friendly

Queiroz’s 25-man squad blends experienced internationals and emerging talents.

Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last

Al Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al Nassr and Al Riyadh SC at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh on September 20, 2025. — AFP

14th edition of RCAFC kicks off in Salalah

The championship kicked off on Sunday, November 9, in Salalah with the participation of 14 teams divided into three competitive groups.

Oman U17 team begins training camp in Thailand

The Oman squad participating in the Thailand camp consists of 23 players.

Strong start for Al Amerat, Mirbat and Al Oruba in Beach soccer league

Al Oruba and Taqah players in action. Al Oruba cruised to a 7-2 triumph over Taqah.

Chelsea thrash Wolves to climb 2nd in PL

Chelsea's Wesley Fofana in action. — Reuters

Queiroz announces 25-Man squad for domestic camp

Oman national football team.

Oman U-17 begin local training camp

This local camp comes just before the team’s departure to Thailand on Monday evening for an external training camp.
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