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Saudi PIF's governor wants the kingdom to become a global investment center

After deploying billions in capital around the world, Saudi now wants to attract global investment to the kingdom

Fortune

Uruguay vs Spain World Cup 2026 Predictions: Group H Pick

Uruguay need a result; Spain are -200 favorites. Our Group H decider pick breaks down why La Roja should advance at Estadio Akron.

Sports Lens

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Cape Verde host Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium on June 26 in a must-win Group H clash. Cape Verde at +142 is the pick, backed by their unbeaten run and stingy defense.

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Why imperfect perfectionist Marcelo Bielsa and Uruguay were doomed to fail at World Cup

On the brink of a group-stage exit despite a kind draw, Bielsa always felt a mismatched fit for a squad in transition

The Independent UK

Who is Giancarlo Esposito, the 'Breaking Bad' actor who accepted Islam after Saudi Arabia visit? Watch video

Giancarlo Esposito accepts Islam: Acclaimed actor Giancarlo Esposito, famous for 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Boys', has embraced Islam. Reports indicate he recited the Shahada, Islam's declaration of faith, while filming his latest project, '7 Dogs', in Saudi Arabia. A video shared online shows Esposito praying in a mosque, with the…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Cape Verde stun again, Spain get their redemption

Spain got their World Cup redemption and their first win by comfortably beating Saudi Arabia 4-0. Belgium went down to 10 men after the eighth red card of the tournament was handed out. The Red Devils struggled against Iran, and that game ended on a dry tally of 0-0. The…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Yamal boosts Spain as Belgium held to draw again

After a disappointing opening draw against Cape Verde, Spain comfortably brushed aside Saudi Arabia (4-0), powered by Lamine Yamal's first-ever World Cup goal and an Oyarzabal brace.

France 24

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Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing

In today’s newsletter: How Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world’s biggest sport

The Guardian - UK

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal on target as European Champions get back on track

Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.

The National (Scotland)

Saudi Arabia's $9 trillion NEOM city with flying taxis and a 170-km-long skyscraper is scaled back: What went wrong?

When Saudi Arabia unveiled NEOM in 2017, it promised nothing short of a city from the future. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presented the mega-project as the centrepiece of the kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy to reduce dependence on oil. The plans included flying taxis, robot assistants, a 170-kilometre-long mirrored skyscraper…

The Times of India

Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup

Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Storms threaten Norway vs Senegal before Messi and Mbappe in action

The former Liverpool forward struck in a first-ever World Cup victory for the Pharaohs, who top Group G to stand on the brink of a first-ever place in the knockout stage

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table: Winners, latest match standings, group tables and team stats

FIFA World Cup Points Table 2026: Spain, Japan, and Germany secured crucial victories in their latest matches, bolstering their group standings. Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0, Japan dominated Tunisia 4-0, and Germany narrowly defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1. Ecuador and Curaçao played to a goalless draw. Several teams, including Mexico, USA,…

The Economic Times

Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

ATLANTA: Spain ⁠found their scoring boots in impressive style at the World ‌Cup on Sunday, easily beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H with Lamine Yamal kicking off the ⁠rout and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice.

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Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction: Can World Cup debutants pull off another shock?

Both sides drew their opening games, which it's fair to say they had very different feelings about

The Independent UK

Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain run rampant against Saudi Arabia

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: 18-year-old Lamine Yamal made an instant impact as he scored within 10 minutes of his first World Cup start

Latin Times

Spain Rediscover Their Killer Instinct Against Saudi Arabia; Three Goals in 25 Minutes

Spain crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta as Yamal and Oyarzabal fire a first-half blitz, lifting La Roja to the top of World Cup Group H.

The Independent UK

Yamal stars as Spain thump Saudi Arabia 4-0 at World Cup

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Spain Player Ratings vs. Saudi Arabia: Yamal Dazzles, World Cup Hopes Back on Track

La Roja put the game beyond doubt early in the first half, courtesy of an inspired Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal’s rapid time brace.

Euronews

Spain clinch their first win of the tournament in 4-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia

18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage.

The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal fire Spain to emphatic win against Saudi Arabia

A Hassan al-Tambakti own goal completed the scoring in Spain’s comprehensive 4-0 World Cup Group H win against Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Lamine Yamal scores on first start to earn first win of World Cup 2026

La Roja had been held by Cape Verde in opener

France 24

Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain bounce back with thumping win over Saudi Arabia

The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and kick-start their World Cup campaign. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

Having scored in the 11th minute, Yamal, at the age of 18 years and 343 days old, registered his maiden FIFA World Cup goal just 14 days younger than Messi's first FIFA WC goal (at 18 years and 357 days old), as per ESPN.

FourFourTwo

Is Lamine Yamal the youngest player to have ever scored at the World Cup?

Lamine Yamal netted for the first time in the competition against Saudi Arabia aged just 18

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