World Cup 2022 (Soccer) – War Watch

Budgets and Budgeting | Golf | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | LIV Golf | PGA Tour Inc | Public Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia) | Rumayyan, Yasir al- | Saudi Arabia | Sovereign Wealth Funds | World Cup 2022 (Soccer) | World Cup 2030 (Soccer)

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures
ByVivian Nereim, Lauren Hirsch and Alan Blinder April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

The Saudi league, established in 2022, attracted some of the sport’s biggest stars with huge contracts.

Read More Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures
Asian Football Confederation | Infantino, Gianni | International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ) | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Soccer | World Cup (Soccer) | World Cup 2022 (Soccer) | World Cup 2034 (Soccer)

How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup
ByTariq Panja October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

A soccer governing body that both countries have helped bankroll gave them extra rest and home-field advantage to set up World Cup qualification.

Read More How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup