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Saudi Arabia, Senegal end scoreless in final WC friendly

Senegal's Pape Matar Sarr in action with Saudi Arabia's Sultan Mandash IMAGN

Iraq conclude WC preparations with a defeat to Venezuela

Iraq's midfielder #21 Marko Farji and Venezuela's midfielder #17 Daniel Pereira vie for the ball

UN warns heat waves could pose risk as World Cup begins tomorrow

Supporters put up a cutout of Argentina's Lionel Messi next to one of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, in Kozhikode, India, on Tuesday. — Reuters

Musandam gears up for fifth Summer Sports Programme

The programme aims to offer a comprehensive range of sports, cultural, social and youth activities.

Oman para athletes step up Tunisia preparations

Omani para athletes step up preparations for the Tunisia International Meeting, scheduled from June 16 to 19.

Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday

US player Serena Williams holds a press conference on the eve of the HSBC WTA tennis Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 7, 2026. Serena Williams has confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women's doubles at Queen's Club this week. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP)

Wembanyama sparks Spurs past Knicks in NBA

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. — Imagn Images

Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident

England's Ben Stokes reacts during the first Test against New Zealand. — Reuters

Spain beat Peru 3-1 in friendly as World Cup

Spain's midfielder #20 Pedri conrols the ball while Peru's midfielder #11 Jairo Velez defends during their international friendly at Cuauhtemoc Stadium in Puebla, Mexico. — AFP

Somali referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan gestures during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group D football match between Mauritania and Algeria at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on January 23, 2024. — AFP

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

France's forward #11 Michael Olise ccontrols the ball during the international friendly football match between France and North Ireland at the Decathlon Arena - Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France on June 8, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI

Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain watches the ball after playing a shot during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)

Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters

A general view of the field during a tour of Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Somali referee axed from WC after being denied entry to US: FIFA

Somali referee Omar Artan

Oman youth handball team beats Yemen in friendly

An intensive training session for the youth team as part of its preparations for the upcoming Asian competition.
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