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Saudi organisers say 2027 Asian Cup 'on schedule' after attacks

Saudi Arabia's local organizing committee confirmed that the 2027 Asian Cup preparations remain on schedule despite recent Houthi attacks. The tournament is set to take place in January, with matches scheduled in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Al Khobar. Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa stated that a decision…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia

Muhammad Arshad, from Pakistan, was a foreman building Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 11 new venues for 2034

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025

AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India record 3-0 win over Kuwait, maintain clean slate

AL KHOBAR: Thanglalsoun Gangte scored a brace to guide India to a crucial 3-0 win over Kuwait in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2022