Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196379/sports/worldcup/evans-on-brink-of-world-title-after-saudi-arabian-round-cancelled Elfyn Evans in action. Elfyn Evans in action. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:39:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196335/sports/worldcup/al-mouj-muscat-supports-oman-u15-for-world-cup Al Mouj Muscat signed the sponsorship agreement with the Oman Football Association. Al Mouj Muscat signed the sponsorship agreement with the Oman Football Association. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:01:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193320/sports/worldcup/americans-watch-record-world-cup-final Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:34:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193248/sports/worldcup/how-a-64-team-world-cup-could-transform-soccers-economics The World Cup trophy is displayed on ahead of the 2026 World Cup final. — AFP The World Cup trophy is displayed on ahead of the 2026 World Cup final. — AFP Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:54:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193206/sports/worldcup/argentina-grapples-with-the-world-cup-villain-label Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:43:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193173/sports/worldcup/american-makeover-leaves-soccer-facing-a-battle-for-its-soul FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and US President Donald Trump. — AFP FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and US President Donald Trump. — AFP Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:49:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193172/sports/worldcup/we-have-grown-together-de-la-fuente Spain coach Luis De La Fuente reacts. — Reuters Spain coach Luis De La Fuente reacts. — Reuters Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:49:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193171/sports/worldcup/scaloni-says-we-gave-it-everything Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni looks dejected. — Reuters Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni looks dejected. — Reuters Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:48:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193152/sports/worldcup/spain-to-celebrate-world-cup-title-in-madrid-upon-return Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:17:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193138/sports/worldcup/rodri-unai-simon-and-cubarsi-claim-world-cup-honours Spain's Rodri celebrates on the podium after winning the Golden Ball with Golden Glove winner Unai Simon and FIFA Young Player winner Pau Cubarsi following winning the World Cup Spain's Rodri celebrates on the podium after winning the Golden Ball with Golden Glove winner Unai Simon and FIFA Young Player winner Pau Cubarsi following winning the World Cup Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:10:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193137/sports/worldcup/messi-denied-dream-farewell-as-abject-argentina-lose-final Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:20:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193136/sports/worldcup/spain-down-argentina-to-win-world-cup-shatter-messi-dream Spain's Lamine Yamal and Gavi celebrate with the World Cup trophy after winning the World Cup Spain's Lamine Yamal and Gavi celebrate with the World Cup trophy after winning the World Cup Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:13:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193135/sports/worldcup/one-final-one-global-dream Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193099/sports/worldcup/daily-wc-digital-edition-brings-fans-the-latest-action Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:27:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193093/sports/worldcup/every-dream-meets-its-moment FBLWC-2026-MATCH103-FRA-ENG-FANS FBLWC-2026-MATCH103-FRA-ENG-FANS Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193091/sports/worldcup/mbappe-hits-career-scoring-milestone Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:36:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193089/sports/worldcup/emotional-argentina-messi-chase-repeat-wc-title Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) exercises followed by midfielders #07 Rodrigo De Paul and #05 Leandro Paredes Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) exercises followed by midfielders #07 Rodrigo De Paul and #05 Leandro Paredes Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:09:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193085/sports/worldcup/helicopter-ride-spains-only-scare-before-final-fuente Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente speaks to fans at the Javits Center in New York Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente speaks to fans at the Javits Center in New York Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:30:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193084/sports/worldcup/adidas-hopes-its-world-cup-moment-can-drive-sales Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:10:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193082/sports/worldcup/departing-deschamps-looks-back-on-wonderful-world-cup France coach Didier Deschamps arrives at the stadium before the match France coach Didier Deschamps arrives at the stadium before the match Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:07:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193078/sports/worldcup/england-survive-france-fightback-to-claim-third-place TOPSHOT - England's forward #07 Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal with teammates midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham and defender #24 Reece James TOPSHOT - England's forward #07 Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal with teammates midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham and defender #24 Reece James Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:27:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193077/sports/worldcup/argentina-spain-tickets-soar-near-10k-for-world-cup-final FBLWC-2026-MATCH104-ESP-ARG-FINAL FBLWC-2026-MATCH104-ESP-ARG-FINAL Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:42:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193070/sports/worldcup/omani-coaches-expect-tactical-battle-in-final Fans in Yamal and Messi jerseys pose beside a World Cup-themed car. — AFP Fans in Yamal and Messi jerseys pose beside a World Cup-themed car. — AFP Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:16:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193069/sports/worldcup/high-prices-fail-to-deter-fans Fifa President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York. — AFP Fifa President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York. — AFP Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:03:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193067/sports/worldcup/trump-adds-spotlight-to-world-cup-final US President Donald Trump stands by the Fifa World Cup Trophy. — AFP US President Donald Trump stands by the Fifa World Cup Trophy. — AFP Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:55:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193068/sports/worldcup/security-dogs-sniff-threats K-9 security at the Los Angeles World Cup stadium. — Reuters K-9 security at the Los Angeles World Cup stadium. — Reuters Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:55:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193038/sports/worldcup/oman-handball-team-eye-wc-berth-against-china IMG_6725 IMG_6725 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:52:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193037/sports/worldcup/trump-adds-spotlight-to-world-cup-final US President Donald Trump speaks during a Fifa reception at Trump Tower in New York. — AFP US President Donald Trump speaks during a Fifa reception at Trump Tower in New York. — AFP Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:46:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193036/sports/worldcup/omani-coaches-expect-tactical-battle-in-final Fans in Yamal and Messi jerseys pose beside a World Cup-themed car. — AFP Fans in Yamal and Messi jerseys pose beside a World Cup-themed car. — AFP Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:44:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193035/sports/worldcup/security-dogs-sniff-threats K-9 security at the Los Angeles World Cup stadium. — Reuters K-9 security at the Los Angeles World Cup stadium. — Reuters Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:43:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193034/sports/worldcup/high-prices-fail-to-deter-fans Fifa President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York. — AFP Fifa President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York. — AFP Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:42:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193027/sports/worldcup/every-moment-still-matters FBLWC-2026-MATCH99-NOR-ENG FBLWC-2026-MATCH99-NOR-ENG Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:37:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193023/sports/worldcup/england-face-france-for-third-place England manager Thomas Tuchel during press conference.— REUTERS England manager Thomas Tuchel during press conference.— REUTERS Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:10:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193022/sports/worldcup/deschamps-mbappe-lift-playoff-stakes France coach Didier Deschamps before the match.— REUTERS France coach Didier Deschamps before the match.— REUTERS Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:08:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193005/sports/worldcup/argentines-back-world-cup-players-over-banner Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:48:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193004/sports/worldcup/rain-expected-to-dissipate-smoke-ahead-final People sit near the Brooklyn Bridge as wildfire smoke from Canada causes hazy conditions in New York People sit near the Brooklyn Bridge as wildfire smoke from Canada causes hazy conditions in New York Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:47:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193003/sports/worldcup/peles-1958-world-cup-final-shirt-sells-for-49-million Pele's FIFA WC 1958 final jersey at Sotheby’s auction house Pele's FIFA WC 1958 final jersey at Sotheby’s auction house Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:44:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193002/sports/worldcup/yamals-old-neighbourhood-dreams-of-glory Iconic photo of Messi with baby Lamine Yamal, taken 19 years ago Iconic photo of Messi with baby Lamine Yamal, taken 19 years ago Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:42:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193001/sports/worldcup/world-cup-winners-to-receive-us-style-championship-rings Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:40:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192995/sports/worldcup/daily-wc-digital-edition-brings-fans-the-latest-action Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:54:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192989/sports/worldcup/dreams-never-stop-here Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:32:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192988/sports/worldcup/argentina-are-best-with-their-backs-to-the-wall-scaloni Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:27:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192986/sports/worldcup/messi-not-done-yet-after-inspiring-argentina-to-final Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as they advance to the World Cup final Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as they advance to the World Cup final Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:20:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192964/sports/worldcup/familiar-tale-of-woe-as-england-exit England's #10 Jude Bellingham. — AFP England's #10 Jude Bellingham. — AFP Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:31:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192950/sports/worldcup/one-dream-lives-one-fades SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-ARG/FANS-SYRIA SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-ARG/FANS-SYRIA Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:40:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192949/sports/worldcup/kane-gutted-after-england-crash-out Argentina's Lionel Messi embraces England's Harry Kane at the end of the match Argentina's Lionel Messi embraces England's Harry Kane at the end of the match Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:20:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192948/sports/worldcup/argentina-sink-england-set-up-spain-final Argentina's Fernandez celebrates scoring first goal Messi. — Reuters Argentina's Fernandez celebrates scoring first goal Messi. — Reuters Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:16:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192925/sports/worldcup/ioc-urged-to-probe-infantino-over-balogun-reversal The International Olympic Committee The International Olympic Committee Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:12:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192924/sports/worldcup/balogun-expected-red-card-ban-controversy Folarin Balogun of the US. — Reuters Folarin Balogun of the US. — Reuters Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:10:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192923/sports/worldcup/immense-disappointment-mbappe-rues-end-of-dream France's coach Deschamps reacts after losing. — AFP France's coach Deschamps reacts after losing. — AFP Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:07:21 +0400