saudi arabia

Russia Yet to Study opening night rivals Saudi Arabia

Russia Yet to Study opening night rivals Saudi Arabia

Russia forward Aleksei Miranchuk says he and his team have not yet studied rivals Saudi Arabia ahead of the tournament's opening game. 9 Jun 2018
Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
UPDATE - Germany Defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

UPDATE - Germany Defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Pre-World Cup Friendly

MOSCOW, June 8 (Sputnik) - Germany finished their FIFA World Cup preparations on a high note after they defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a friendly in Leverkusen on Friday. 9 Jun 2018
Germany defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in final warm-up match

Germany defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in final warm-up match

Germany finished their World Cup preparations with a narrow but welcome win after they defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a friendly in Leverkusen on Friday. 9 Jun 2018
Oracle Cat to Predict Opening Match Winner

Oracle Cat to Predict Opening Match Winner

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the upcoming World Cup, will predict the winner of the opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, St. Petersburg's Committee for Tourism Development said on Friday. 9 Jun 2018
Russian Permanent Mission to Open Fan Zone at UN Office in Geneva

Russian Permanent Mission to Open Fan Zone at UN Office in Geneva

The Russian Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva will open a 2018 FIFA World Cup fan zone at the UN headquarters at the Palace of Nations, the head of the mission, Gennady Gatilov, said on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Star striker Smolov: We can't wait - but I'll be nervous!

Star striker Smolov: We can't wait - but I'll be nervous!

The Russian national team can't for the World Cup to get underway, according to striker Fedor Smolov. 8 Jun 2018
Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Over 10 percent of Russians believe that the national team can win the upcoming 'home' FIFA World Cup, a poll conducted by the the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

More than 50 percent of Russians are going to follow the broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup games, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay, who are set to play at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, have defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 in their last warm-up friendly ahead of the tournament. 8 Jun 2018
Arsenal Midfielder Ozil to Miss Germany's Friendly Against Saudi Arabia - National Team

Arsenal Midfielder Ozil to Miss Germany's Friendly Against Saudi Arabia - National Team

MOSCOW, June 7 (Sputnik) - Arsenal midfielder Mesut Oezil will not play for Germany in their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Saudi Arabia on Friday, the team said Thursday. 7 Jun 2018
Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

GROZNY, June 6 (Sputnik) - A press center, where Egyptian journalists will work during this summer's FIFA World Cup, is set to open at the Grozny-City five-star hotel in the capital of Russia's Chechen Republic, the local organizing committee told Sputnik on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team needed support rather than criticism ahead of their "home" FIFA World Cup. 7 Jun 2018
Spartak Hockey Coach Yepanchintsev Hopes Cherchesov Remains Calm During FIFA World Cup

Spartak Hockey Coach Yepanchintsev Hopes Cherchesov Remains Calm During FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Spartak Moscow ice hockey head coach Vadim Yepanchintsev told Sputnik on Wednesday that he hoped Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov remained calm during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 6 Jun 2018
Teams Based in St. Petersburg During FIFA World Cup to Arrive by June 12 - Deputy Governor

Teams Based in St. Petersburg During FIFA World Cup to Arrive by June 12 - Deputy Governor

ST. PETERSBURG, June 6 (Sputnik) - The national football teams of Saudi Arabia, Croatia, Costa Rica, England and South Korea, which will be based in St. Petersburg during this summer's FIFA World Cup, are set to arrive in the city from June 9 to June 12, St. Petersburg Deputy Governor Vladimir Kirillov said on Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
World Cup Group A: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group A: All confirmed 23-man squads

Uruguay are hot favourites to top Group A but Mohamed Salah will have the Pharaohs believing they can conjure some magic against hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia to progress. 6 Jun 2018

Latest News

Aussie teen Scaysbrook surges into U.S Women’s Amateur semi-finals

Aussie teen Scaysbrook surges into U.S Women’s Amateur semi-finals

9 Aug 2025
Nineteen NSW golf clubs set for major upgrades after huge funding win

Nineteen NSW golf clubs set for major upgrades after huge funding win

8 Aug 2025
Bhatia leads opening FedEx Cup playoff as Aussies falter

Bhatia leads opening FedEx Cup playoff as Aussies falter

8 Aug 2025

Most Read

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

21 May 2022
Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

13 Apr 2022
TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

30 Nov 2023
Aussies Abroad: Dub champions gutted, ribbons Raso on the move, and transfers, transfers, transfers

Aussies Abroad: Dub champions gutted, ribbons Raso on the move, and transfers, transfers, transfers

13 Aug 2023