Latest in Worker dies on Aramco Stadium construction site in Saudi Arabia, a 2034 World Cup host venue
Sort by
3,493 items
-
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. A migrant worker has died while working on a new stadium being built for the 2034 ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium
Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia
Housekeepers from East Africa suffer beatings, starvation and sexual assault in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what else we learned about the cross-border trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Saudis ready for World Cup 'tough fight' after draw in Japan
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said "everything can happen" after a 0-0 draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday kept his team's hopes of an automatic 2026 World Cup place alive."We qualified ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
World Cup 2026 schedule, fixture dates and stadium venues
The 48-team tournament will be held across Mexico, Canada and the USAYahoo Sports - 5d -
Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a "tough sprint" to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday."It's a tough sprint for the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ukraine war briefing: Airstrikes on Kyiv; Zelenskyy promises ‘fully constructive’ talks in Saudi Arabia
Air defences engaged in repelling Russian attack on Ukrainian capital; Zelenskyy says ‘significant’ part of talks in Saudi Arabia will concern security guarantees Continue reading...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Olympic venue plans are in place for Brisbane 2032 and now the wait for construction begins
It’ll be another year or two before construction begins on the main Olympic stadium for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. It’s taken almost four years since the International Olympic Committee awarded ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year
Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men's World Cup next year. Latin America's largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico's ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
BMO Stadium to host two more 2028 Olympics sports under updated venue proposal
A City Council ad hoc committee approved significant revisions to the LA28 Olympic venues plan, adding two new sports to BMO Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Saudi Arabia tries to shed 'pariah status,' remaking itself as a key middleman in global conflicts
Saudi Arabia will host a key summit Tuesday between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama StadiumABC News - Mar. 20 -
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection
An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...ESPN - Mar. 12 -
SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup
SoFi Stadium will debut new grass field technology for Concacaf Nations League games next week as a test run for World Cup 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup host committee announced Thursday.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard Piqué
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was questioned by a judge on Friday as part of judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Will Rubio meet with Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to talk with Ukrainian officials about their demands for a potential peace deal with Russia. CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire | Joey Lynch
Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia. Nothing lasts forever, especially in the capricious ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pique denies Rubiales kickbacks in Spanish Super Cup move to Saudi
Gerard Pique on Friday denied paying kickbacks to Spain's disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales in the Spanish Super Cup's transfer to Saudi Arabia, legal sources said.Pique told ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China
China 0-2 Australia with Nishan Velupillay also on target again Victory in Hangzhou sets up showdown in Saudi Arabia in June Jackson Irvine further established himself as the face of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Zelensky to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow ...The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Rubio and Ukraine officials to meet in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia this week. Meanwhile, Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine. Holly Williams has the latest.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
U.S., Ukrainian officials begin talks in Saudi Arabia
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have started high-level, face-to-face talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at bringing an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Saudi Arabia ready to park tanks on cricket’s lawns
Australia and Saudi Arabia are in talks about partnering on a new global Twenty20 league, which would see eight teams play in four different locations each year, in a format likened to tennis’s ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Tourist tax money sought for potential Jacksonville Jaguars games in Orlando
Florida Citrus Sports will present its plans for Camping World Stadium to serve as temporary host site for the Jacksonville Jaguars to an Orange County sports incentive board.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup
Iran booked their place in the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 home draw against Uzbekistan at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.A minute later, however, Abbosbek Fayzullaev made it 2-1 for the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US-Russia talks to resume in Saudi Arabia as Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin
American and Russian negotiators are meeting again in Saudi Arabia on Monday as the White House continues its push for a ceasefire and eventual peace deal in Ukraine.ABC News - 4d -
Nations League losses and sparse crowds have US momentum at low ebb
SoFi Stadium will host the US for two of its World Cup group games, but it was barren for their two lackluster gamesYahoo Sports - 5d -
Rubio discusses Gaza reconstruction with Saudi Arabia, future of ceasefire uncertain
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Monday, discussing the situation in the Middle East and the reconstruction of Gaza. The meeting comes as the future of the ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump learned from Biden’s mistakes: Never underestimate Saudi Arabia
Trump knows that Saudi Arabia is critical to lowering oil prices and pressuring Russia to come to the bargaining table. Mohammed bin Salman was spurned and embarrassed by former President Biden; ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
US and Russia begin talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine ceasefire
Uncertainty remains over how and when 30-day halt on energy strikes would take effect amid a gulf on expectations. US and Russian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia as Donald Trump pushes ...The Guardian - 4d -
Political football as Iran reach World Cup while Australia, Saudis stay alive
Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday, handing organisers a likely diplomatic ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and New Zealand qualified on Monday five days after Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Asia will have eight ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Track and feud: Queensland to announce third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years. Will this one stick?
The widely expected construction of a new 60,000-seat venue at Victoria Park will take a chunk of the largest green space near the inner city. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - 5d -
Behind Rubio's trip to Saudi Arabia on Russia-Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for dialogue with Ukrainian officials after President Trump's shocking Oval Office meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President JD ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks as Rubio efforts talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine and Russia traded drone attacks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds chats in Saudi Arabia with Ukrainian officials. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Saudi Aramco and big oil is on ‘wrong side of history’, says John Kerry
Former US climate envoy says companies have been ‘intimidated’ by Trump presidency into dropping green targetsFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
New Manchester United stadium a ‘risk’ to team’s competitiveness, admits CEO
Berrada hopes investment in team will not be affected Plan to build £2bn stadium in five years has this in mind Omar Berrada has admitted it is a “risk” for Manchester United to try to build a ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
SoFi Stadium's hybrid soccer pitch exceeds expectations during Nations League
SoFi Stadium experimented with an innovative hybrid grass system. Here is how they set up the pitch and what they learned ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Yahoo Sports - 3d
