Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:10:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192518/sports/worldcup/dalic-steps-down-after-leading-team-at-three-world-cups Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic during the match. — Reuters Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic during the match. — Reuters Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:55:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192517/sports/worldcup/fifa-suspended-two-usmnt-staffers-for-belgium-game Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:53:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192516/sports/worldcup/coach-ouahbi-defies-inexperience-on-world-stage Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:49:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192502/sports/other-sports/khasab-summer-camp-concludes-with-focus-on-youth-development Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:33:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192488/sports/worldcup/passion-fills-every-seat Colombia fans react at the Rockefeller Center fan village during the penalty shootout following the country's FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round 16 match against Switzerland Colombia fans react at the Rockefeller Center fan village during the penalty shootout following the country's FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round 16 match against Switzerland Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:14:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192487/sports/worldcup/switzerland-reach-first-quarter-final-since-1954 Switzerland's Breel Embolo and teammates celebrate after the penalty shootout. — Reuters Switzerland's Breel Embolo and teammates celebrate after the penalty shootout. — Reuters Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:56:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192484/sports/worldcup/tears-in-scalonis-eyes-as-argentina-storm-back-to-sink-egypt Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal with Julian Alvarez Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal with Julian Alvarez Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:05:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192477/sports/worldcup/france-stronger-for-paraguay-test-ready-for-different-challenge-against-morocco-says-coach France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match. — Reuters France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match. — Reuters Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:48:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192476/sports/worldcup/i-celebrated-in-bed-norways-solbakken-stays-grounded-after-beating-brazil Norway's head coach Stale Solbakken gives a press conference in Montclair. — AFP Norway's head coach Stale Solbakken gives a press conference in Montclair. — AFP Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:47:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192475/sports/worldcup/portugal-coach-roberto-martinez-confirms-departure-after-loss Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the match as Portugal are eliminated from the World Cup. — Reuters Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the match as Portugal are eliminated from the World Cup. — Reuters Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:45:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192435/sports/worldcup/hearts-behind-every-team VF VF Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:32:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192430/sports/worldcup/switzerland-sweat-over-fitness-of-three-key-players Colombia's Santiago Arias during training Colombia's Santiago Arias during training Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:34:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192429/sports/worldcup/messi-against-salah-in-last-16-showdown Argentina's Lionel Messi during training Argentina's Lionel Messi during training Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:21:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192426/sports/football/spain-edge-portugal-to-end-ronaldos-world-cup-dream Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:47:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192425/sports/worldcup/trump-backed-balogun-reprieve-sparks-fifa-crisis Folarin Balogun of the U.S. looks dejected after Belgium's Hans Vanaken scores their third goal Folarin Balogun of the U.S. looks dejected after Belgium's Hans Vanaken scores their third goal Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:21:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192424/sports/worldcup/spain-win-it-late-to-bid-farewell-to-ronaldo-at-wc Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino celebrates scoring his team's first goal Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino celebrates scoring his team's first goal Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:56:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192416/sports/other-sports/oman-u18-women-enter-final-preparations-for-asian-debut-in-thailand The squad will continue an intensive technical and physical programme ahead of its departure for Thailand at 9 pm on July 10. The squad will continue an intensive technical and physical programme ahead of its departure for Thailand at 9 pm on July 10. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:29:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192414/sports/worldcup/neymar-says-career-with-brazil-over-after-loss-to-norway Brazil's forward #10 Neymar reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway. — AFP Brazil's forward #10 Neymar reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway. — AFP Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:22:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192413/sports/worldcup/aguirre-bids-farewell-with-pride-backs-marquez-to-lead-mexico-forward Mexico coach Javier Aguirre reacts. — Reuters Mexico coach Javier Aguirre reacts. — Reuters Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:21:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192412/sports/worldcup/battle-hardened-argentina-egypt-set-for-last-16-clash Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah in Agadir and Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi. — AFP Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah in Agadir and Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi. — AFP Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:19:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192388/sports/other-sports/oman-u18-basketball-team-begin-bahrain-camp-ahead-of-gulf-championship The team is coached by Mohammed bin Mubarak al Owaisi. The team is coached by Mohammed bin Mubarak al Owaisi. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:32:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192386/sports/athletics/sports-spark-2026-to-open-on-july-14-at-ocec This year’s edition will include several special attractions. This year’s edition will include several special attractions. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:31:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192366/sports/worldcup/passion-beyond-the-pitch jb jb Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:30:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192363/sports/worldcup/dest-fans-fuel-us-belief Adams of the U.S. during training. — Reuters Adams of the U.S. during training. — Reuters Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:03:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192358/sports/worldcup/fuente-seeks-nations-league-reminder-ahead-of-portugal-clash (From L) Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal, Spain's forward Yeremi Pino and Spain's forward #17 Nico Williams take part in an MD-1 training session (From L) Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal, Spain's forward Yeremi Pino and Spain's forward #17 Nico Williams take part in an MD-1 training session Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:30:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192357/sports/worldcup/ten-man-england-beat-battling-mexico England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's first goal with England's forward #09 Harry Kane England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's first goal with England's forward #09 Harry Kane Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:13:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192356/sports/worldcup/norway-shock-brazil-make-history-on-erling-haalands-heroic-brace Norway's Haaland celebrates first goal with Schjelderup and Moller. — Reuters Norway's Haaland celebrates first goal with Schjelderup and Moller. — Reuters Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:33:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192355/sports/worldcup/trump-intervention-sees-balogun-ban-lifted Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their first goal against Paraguay Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their first goal against Paraguay Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:07:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192330/sports/worldcup/marsch-proud-despite-canadas-wc-exit Canada's players react after losing. — AFP Canada's players react after losing. — AFP Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:10:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192329/sports/worldcup/paraguay-coach-rues-painful-defeat Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro. — Reuters Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro. — Reuters Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:08:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192302/sports/worldcup/more-than-just-fans A boy covers himself with a U.S. flag as he watches World Cup fans celebrate, in Times Square in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan A boy covers himself with a U.S. flag as he watches World Cup fans celebrate, in Times Square in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:30:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192301/sports/worldcup/england-can-write-new-azteca-history-by-meeting-mexico England's Harry Kane during training England's Harry Kane during training Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:13:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192300/sports/worldcup/can-norway-earn-first-quarterfinal-at-brazils-expense Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior (L) and Brazil's forward #19 Endrick share a laugh during a training session Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior (L) and Brazil's forward #19 Endrick share a laugh during a training session Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192299/sports/worldcup/kylian-mbappes-penalty-lifts-france-past-paraguay-into-quarterfinals TOPSHOT - France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates after winning TOPSHOT - France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates after winning Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:47:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192298/sports/worldcup/morocco-ease-past-canada-3-0-to-reach-quarter-finals Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi celebrates scoring their third goal with Neil El Aynaoui Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi celebrates scoring their third goal with Neil El Aynaoui Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:31:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192281/sports/worldcup/arab-hopes-rest-on-morocco-and-egypt Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:37:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192280/sports/worldcup/australia-goalkeepers-were-in-dark-about-shootout-switch Australia's Mathew Ryan comes on as a substitute to replace Patrick Beach. — Reuters Australia's Mathew Ryan comes on as a substitute to replace Patrick Beach. — Reuters Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:33:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192279/sports/football/queiroz-blames-immaturity-for-ghana-exit Ghana fans After the match. — Reuters Ghana fans After the match. — Reuters Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:30:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192278/sports/football/fifpro-warns-of-rising-racist-abuse Netherlands' #02 Geertruida, #26 Timber and #14 Reijnders. — AFP Netherlands' #02 Geertruida, #26 Timber and #14 Reijnders. — AFP Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:29:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192252/sports/worldcup/france-braced-for-extreme-heat-threat-against-paraguay France's forward #07 Ousmane Dembele. — AFP France's forward #07 Ousmane Dembele. — AFP Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:50:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192251/sports/worldcup/colombia-edge-ghana-to-set-up-switzerland-showdown Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates after the match. — Reuters Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates after the match. — Reuters Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:41:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192250/sports/argentina-need-extra-time-own-goal-to-get-past-cape-verde Argentina's #10 Messi celebrates first goal. — AFP Argentina's #10 Messi celebrates first goal. — AFP Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:29:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192249/sports/worldcup/egypt-top-australia-on-penalty-kicks Egypt's Abdelmaguid celebrates scoring a penalty. — Reuters Egypt's Abdelmaguid celebrates scoring a penalty. — Reuters Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:04:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192229/sports/football/klopp-wants-job-as-nagelsmann-resigns Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer Juergen Klopp takes a photograph inside the stadium after the match. — REUTERS Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer Juergen Klopp takes a photograph inside the stadium after the match. — REUTERS Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:00:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192228/sports/football/canadas-de-fougerolles-learning-fast-on-world-cup-stage Canada's defender #19 Alphonso Davies runs with the ball. — AFP Canada's defender #19 Alphonso Davies runs with the ball. — AFP Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:56:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192227/sports/football/var-taking-joy-from-football-says-croatia-coach-dalic-after-loss Croatia's Igor Matanovic and Andrej Kramaric look dejected after the match as Croatia are eliminated from the World Cup. — Reuters Croatia's Igor Matanovic and Andrej Kramaric look dejected after the match as Croatia are eliminated from the World Cup. — Reuters Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:51:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192225/sports/worldcup/daily-wc-digital-edition-brings-fans-the-latest-action Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:37:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192223/sports/worldcup/fans-ignite-spirit-of-football SPAINFBL-WC-2026-FANS SPAINFBL-WC-2026-FANS Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:04:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192222/sports/worldcup/queiroz-ghana-carry-africas-hopes Ghana's Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz. — Reuters Ghana's Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz. — Reuters Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:26:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192221/sports/worldcup/cabo-verde-ready-to-shock-argentina Argentina's Lionel Messi. — Reuters Argentina's Lionel Messi. — Reuters Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:17:13 +0400