السُّعُودِيَّةُ تُتَوَّجُ بِكَأْسِ الْخَلِيجِ بَعْدَ انْتِظَارٍ طَوِيلٍ
Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE 2–0 in Jeddah to win its fourth Gulf Cup title, and its first since 2004. Two early goals helped secure the team’s victory.
Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE 2–0 in Jeddah to win its fourth Gulf Cup title, and its first since 2004. Two early goals helped secure the team’s victory.
Al Nassr defeated Al Diriyah 3–0 in Riyadh on October 9, 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo, Samu Costa, and Kingsley Coman scored as Al Nassr moved into second place in the Saudi league.
Qatar began its 2026 Gulf Cup campaign with a 2–0 win over defending champions Bahrain in Jeddah. Both teams had a player sent off, and Qatar earned three points in Group B.
Syria defeated Japan 5–0 and Pakistan 8–1 on September 15 at the Asian Mini Football Cup in Jakarta. The team finished its four group-stage matches with nine points.
Al-Nassr beat Abha 2–1 and reached 93 consecutive Saudi Pro League matches with a goal. The club equalled River Plate’s league-scoring record and can take it outright in its next league match.
Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza and Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi are among the ten nominees for the 2026 Kopa Trophy. The award recognizes leading football players under the age of 21.
Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss scored the opening goal as Stuttgart beat Cologne 4–1 in the Bundesliga. The result gave Stuttgart its first league points of the 2026–27 season.
Tunisia came from behind to beat Italy 3–1 in the Mediterranean Games football semi-final in Taranto. Tunisia will now meet Algeria in Sunday’s final.
Al-Hilal beat Al-Faisaly 4–2 in Riyadh in the opening round of the 2026–27 Saudi Pro League. Karim Benzema, Malcom and Rúben Neves scored for Al-Hilal.
Malawi beat Algeria 3–1 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat. The victory sent Malawi to its first final and secured its place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.