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.
Saudi Arabia won team show-jumping gold at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, finishing without penalty points. The UAE took silver and Japan bronze.
Qatari brothers Rashed and Mishari Nawaf beat Iran in the men’s padel semifinal to reach the Asian Games final against Malaysia.
Gaza skate-club leader Rajab al-Reefi and children recovered and repaired a few boards from damaged homes. They continue practising together despite the loss of their skatepark and the shortage of equipment.
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.
Qatar’s 3×3 basketball team won silver at the Asian Games in Japan after reaching the final with five wins.
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.
Dubai Basketball lost 98–95 to Real Madrid after overtime in the EuroLeague SuperCup semifinal in Abu Dhabi. Dubai had led by 16 points, while Elie Okobo scored 24 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.