47 players represented the Saudi Pro League
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
João Félix (Portugal)
Ivan Toney (England)
Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Théo Hernandez (France)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Darwin Núñez (Uruguay)
Ruben Neves (Portugal)
Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal)
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast)
Édouard Mendy (Senegal)
Merih Demiral (Turkey)
Julián Quiñones (Mexico)
Christopher Bonsu Baah (Ghana)
Houssem Aouar (Algeria)
Fabinho (Brazil)
Jack Hendry (Scotland)
Ali Jasim (Iraq)
Nabil Emad (Egypt)
Orlando Mosquera (Panama)
Ali Azaizeh (Jordan)
Juriën Gaari (Curaçao)
Salem Al Dawsari
Mohamed Kanno
Hassan Al Tambakti
Nawaf Al Aqidi
Abdulelah Al Amri
Abdullah Al Khaibari
Firas Al Buraikan
Ali Majrashi
Ziyad Al Johani
Musab Al Juwayr
Ahmed Al Kassar
Jehad Thakri
Saleh Al Shehri
Hassan Kadesh
Khalid Al Ghannam
Alaa Al Hejji
Mohammed Al-Owais
When Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018, it had to suspend normal visa rules for the tournament. Foreigners with tickets could enter visa-free, using a scheme called ‘Fan ID.’
Russia also had to do weird stuff to keep FIFA’s sponsors happy. For example, small shops near Fan Zones and stadiums could only sell Budweiser beer on match days.
So yes, FIFA absolutely does dictate conditions to host governments when it suits FIFA. Infantino pretending otherwise is nonsense.
As the World Cup starts tomorrow, I just wanna take a moment and thank God for allowing me to make it thru 4 more years and being able to watch another World Cup. 🇲🇽🙏🏻
Matchday 1 penalty to Portugal
Matchday 2 penalty to Portugal
Matchday 3 penalty to Portugal
Ro of 32 penalty to Portugal
Ro of 16 penalty to Portugal, Spain elimination
Quarterfinals penalty to Portugal, Argentina elimination
Semi final 3 penalties to Ronaldo
Final 1 tap in,1 red card to opponent and 2 penalties to Ronaldo
Mexico and South Africa are about to play the opening match of the World Cup for the second time in history. 16 years apart. Exact same calendar date. Completely reversed host roles. In 2010, Mexico pulled up to Johannesburg to spoil South Africa's party. In 2026, South Africa is pulling up to the Estadio Azteca to return the favor. This is officially the most unique, historic opener we’ve ever seen. Football always finds a way to repeat itself.