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Special Donis trims Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad, but debate over omissions continues Mohammed Fayad

Donis trims Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad, but debate over omissions continues Mohammed Fayad

  • Left-back Zakaria Hawsawi and attacking midfielder Saleh Abu Al-Shamat omitted from final squad
  • They are joined by goalkeeper Abdulqudous Attiah and forward Abdullah Al-Salem
By Mohammed Fayad ·
Saudi Arabia step up training in New York ahead of Ecuador friendly

Saudi Arabia step up training in New York ahead of Ecuador friendly

By Arab News ·
England leave Foden and Palmer out of World Cup squad

England leave Foden and Palmer out of World Cup squad

By Reuters ·
Canada will spend C$1 billion to host World Cup, watchdog says

Canada will spend C$1 billion to host World Cup, watchdog says

By Reuters ·
Iran focused on fitness in Turkiye after war-enforced furlough

Iran focused on fitness in Turkiye after war-enforced furlough

By Reuters ·
Iran have ‘constructive’ meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations

Iran have ‘constructive’ meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations

By AFP ·
World Cup comes to ‘Soccer Town USA,’ but locals priced out

World Cup comes to ‘Soccer Town USA,’ but locals priced out

By AFP ·
Iran at the World a ‘major diplomatic asset’: football chief

Iran at the World a ‘major diplomatic asset’: football chief

By AFP ·
Otamendi, Caicedo cleared to play after FIFA changes World Cup suspension rules

Otamendi, Caicedo cleared to play after FIFA changes World Cup suspension rules

By Reuters ·
Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears

Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears

By AFP ·
FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

By AFP ·
Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss video

Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss

By Reuters ·
Netherlands and Tottenham’s Simons to miss World Cup after knee injury

Netherlands and Tottenham’s Simons to miss World Cup after knee injury

By Reuters ·

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