Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:48:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191143/sports/football/extra-amnesty-means-world-cup-final-heartbreak-less-likely-in-2026 The Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio shows the red card to the South African player during the opener match between Mexico and South Africa The Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio shows the red card to the South African player during the opener match between Mexico and South Africa Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:19:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191142/sports/football/canada-hosts-colourful-opening-ceremony ingers Nora Fatehi, Vegedream and Sanjoy perform during the opening ceremony before the match ingers Nora Fatehi, Vegedream and Sanjoy perform during the opening ceremony before the match Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:17:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191141/sports/football/big-demand-for-germany-shirts-and-solid-world-cup-broadcast-start Nick Woltemade with new design of german national team at world cup 2026 Nick Woltemade with new design of german national team at world cup 2026 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:15:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191140/sports/football/president-trump-will-not-attend-us-teams-world-cup-opener US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:13:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191139/sports/football/vinicius-jnior-must-show-his-worth-for-brazil-at-world-cup A woman walks past a wall decorated with posters of the Brazil football players on the outskirts of Kolkata A woman walks past a wall decorated with posters of the Brazil football players on the outskirts of Kolkata Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:11:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191138/sports/football/qatar-seek-redemption-against-swiss-after-woeful-world-cup-debut A jersey of Qatari national football team for the Fifa 2026 World Cup football tournament is displayed in Paris A jersey of Qatari national football team for the Fifa 2026 World Cup football tournament is displayed in Paris Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:09:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191120/sports/usa-play-first-world-cup-finals-game-on-home-soil-since-1994 U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino during training. — Reuters U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino during training. — Reuters Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:43:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191119/sports/canada-ready-to-embrace-pressure-as-injury-clouds-begin-to-clear Canada coach Jesse Marsch during the press conference. — Reuters Canada coach Jesse Marsch during the press conference. — Reuters Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:41:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191118/sports/empty-seats-at-match-renews-concerns-over-ticket-prices This photograph shows the seats of the main stage at 'MC93' Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-Denis, in Bobigny. — AFP This photograph shows the seats of the main stage at 'MC93' Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-Denis, in Bobigny. — AFP Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:40:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191117/sports/south-korea-rally-to-beat-czech-republic-2-1-in-opener South Korea's Lee Han-beom celebrates with Park Jin-seob after the match. — Reuters South Korea's Lee Han-beom celebrates with Park Jin-seob after the match. — Reuters Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:40:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191116/sports/mexico-get-world-cup-party-started-with-2-0-win-over-nine-man-south-africa Mexico's Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal with Gilberto and Quinones. — Reuters Mexico's Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal with Gilberto and Quinones. — Reuters Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:38:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191115/sports/football/local-flair-dominate-world-cup-opening-ceremony-in-mexico Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Mexico v South Africa - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 11, 2026 Performers during the opening ceremony before the match REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Mexico v South Africa - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 11, 2026 Performers during the opening ceremony before the match REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:56:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191109/sports/al-wahaibi-retains-challenger-lead-moves-up-to-second-in-fia-world-baja-cup Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:01:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191108/sports/football/chill-relax-infantino-defends-fifa-over-wc-visa-issues Fifa President Gianni Infantino during the press conference. — Reuters Fifa President Gianni Infantino during the press conference. — Reuters Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:57:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191107/sports/football/world-cup-biggest-test-for-nagelsmann Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann during training. — Reuters Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann during training. — Reuters Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:53:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191106/sports/football/new-york-renames-streets-after-thierry-henry-pele-ahead-of-wc A visitor points to the jersey of Brazilian soccer legend Pele, which is part of an exhibition where the public can visit the room where Pele stayed ahead of the 1970 World Cup final, at the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) in Mexico City, Mexico June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha A visitor points to the jersey of Brazilian soccer legend Pele, which is part of an exhibition where the public can visit the room where Pele stayed ahead of the 1970 World Cup final, at the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) in Mexico City, Mexico June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:52:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191073/sports/world-cup-set-for-kickoff-after-high-ticket-prices-visa-issues-dog-buildup Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:25:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191072/sports/trump-not-planning-to-attend-team-usas-wc-opener US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:22:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191071/sports/fifa-boss-infantino-defends-wc-ticket-prices-brushes-off-visa-row FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup trophy during the press conference FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup trophy during the press conference Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:13:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191068/sports/football/world-cup-set-for-kickoff-after-high-ticket-prices Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:34:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191064/sports/football/football-festival-ready-to-roll-out WC host cities WC host cities Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:55:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191039/sports/football/messi-scores-on-injury-return-as-argentina-beat-iceland Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half against Iceland during a Road to 26 international friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, USA. — Imagn Images Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half against Iceland during a Road to 26 international friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, USA. — Imagn Images Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:53:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191038/sports/football/saudi-arabia-senegal-end-scoreless-venezuela-beat-iraq Soccer Football - International Friendly - Saudi Arabia v Senegal - Toyota Field, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. - June 9, 2026 Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye in action with Saudi Arabia's Musab Al-Juwayr IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Daniel Dunn Soccer Football - International Friendly - Saudi Arabia v Senegal - Toyota Field, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. - June 9, 2026 Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye in action with Saudi Arabia's Musab Al-Juwayr IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Daniel Dunn Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:52:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191037/sports/football/football-fever-grips-oman Hoteliers are converting terraces, ballrooms and restaurants into 'Fan Zones'. Hoteliers are converting terraces, ballrooms and restaurants into 'Fan Zones'. observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:50:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191036/sports/football/fifa-chief-warns-la-of-world-cup-happy-barbarians The fully installed grass pitch is seen at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) The fully installed grass pitch is seen at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:49:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191019/sports/us-says-why-it-denied-world-cup-referee-entry Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to officiate at matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was denied entry to the United States Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to officiate at matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was denied entry to the United States Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:37:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191013/sports/protesters-block-road-to-mexican-world-cup-stadium Thousands of teachers blocked an avenue leading to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico Cityِ Thousands of teachers blocked an avenue leading to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico Cityِ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:14:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191012/sports/mexico-closes-schools-during-wc-opener-to-ease-traffic Gemini_Generated_Image_pf85uwpf85uwpf85 Gemini_Generated_Image_pf85uwpf85uwpf85 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:02:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191011/sports/messi-plushies-see-roaring-trade-as-china-firms-get-wc-boost Merchandise of football teams that will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at a shop in Yiwu in eastern China's Zhejiang province Merchandise of football teams that will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at a shop in Yiwu in eastern China's Zhejiang province Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:52:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191009/sports/brazils-defence-remains-anyones-guess-after-wesley-withdrawal HKOa7b0XUAEGtuI HKOa7b0XUAEGtuI Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:10:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191008/sports/saudi-arabia-senegal-end-scoreless-in-final-wc-friendly Senegal's Pape Matar Sarr in action with Saudi Arabia's Sultan Mandash IMAGN Senegal's Pape Matar Sarr in action with Saudi Arabia's Sultan Mandash IMAGN Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:04:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191007/sports/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 Iraq's midfielder #21 Marko Farji and Venezuela's midfielder #17 Daniel Pereira vie for the ball Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:01:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191001/sports/football/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 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191000/sports/oman-para-athletes-step-up-tunisia-preparations Omani para athletes step up preparations for the Tunisia International Meeting, scheduled from June 16 to 19. Omani para athletes step up preparations for the Tunisia International Meeting, scheduled from June 16 to 19. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190999/sports/other-sports/musandam-gears-up-for-fifth-summer-sports-programme The programme aims to offer a comprehensive range of sports, cultural, social and youth activities. The programme aims to offer a comprehensive range of sports, cultural, social and youth activities. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:53:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190998/sports/tennis/serena-williams-to-return-to-tennis-in-queens-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) 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) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:52:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190997/sports/nba/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 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:51:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190996/sports/cricket/gower-warns-stokes-england-captaincy-in-severe-doubt-after-nightclub-incident England's Ben Stokes reacts during the first Test against New Zealand. — Reuters England's Ben Stokes reacts during the first Test against New Zealand. — Reuters Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:48:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190995/sports/football/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 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:46:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190994/sports/football/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) 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) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:45:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190993/sports/football/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 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:44:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190989/sports/cricket/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) 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) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:24:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190947/sports/football/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 A general view of the field during a tour of Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:47:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190940/sports/somali-referee-axed-from-wc-after-being-denied-entry-to-us-fifa Somali referee Omar Artan Somali referee Omar Artan Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:46:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190913/sports/other-sports/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. An intensive training session for the youth team as part of its preparations for the upcoming Asian competition. Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:17:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190912/sports/other-sports/training-programmes-elevate-omans-ice-hockey-performance Young ice hockey players sharpen their skills during training at Snow Oman. Young ice hockey players sharpen their skills during training at Snow Oman. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:16:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190911/sports/other-sports/moht-joins-ironman-european-championship The participation aims to solidify the position of the Sultanate of Oman as a leading destination for adventure tourism and international sporting events. The participation aims to solidify the position of the Sultanate of Oman as a leading destination for adventure tourism and international sporting events. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:14:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190910/sports/motor-sports/al-zubair-returns-with-strong-misano-results Al Faisal secures top-10 finish on GT Open return Al Faisal secures top-10 finish on GT Open return Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:12:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190909/sports/football/al-subhi-set-for-thai-challenge-with-port-fc Essam al Subhi celebrates Al Quwa Al Jawiya’s league triumph before starting a new chapter in Thailand. Essam al Subhi celebrates Al Quwa Al Jawiya’s league triumph before starting a new chapter in Thailand. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:06:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190908/sports/cricket/oman-finish-fourth-in-asian-games-qualifier Mohammed al Balushi during Malaysia match. Mohammed al Balushi during Malaysia match. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:05:20 +0400