Lead:
The Saudi Arabia under-15 national team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Angola on October 24 in the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Festival Under-15 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Confederation of Asian Football approved moving the Asia Cup to even-numbered years beginning in 2032, extending the gap between tournaments to five years.
Top Stories:
Saudi Under-15 Team vs. Angola — Faced heavy defeat in group stage play on October 24. The team contests two further group matches against Central African Republic and Solomon Islands at Baku Sports Complex.Asia Cup Schedule Change — AFC approved shift from odd-numbered to even-numbered years effective 2032. Decision passed unanimously during extraordinary general assembly in Tokyo on October 25, realigning continental championship cycle with previous historical format.Neom vs. Ahba, Roshen League Round 11 — Neom secured 2-0 victory on October 26 at King Khalid Sports City in Tabuk. Saeed Ben Rahma scored minute 15; Alexandre Lacazette added second goal on minute 50. Neom advances to 19 points.Al-Ittihad in Uzbekistan for Asian Champions League — Squad departed for Fergana on October 26 to face Neftechi in Group West Round 3. Dutch winger Stephen Bergwein rejoined delegation after recovering from intestinal inflammation; team conducts field session October 27 at Independence Stadium ahead of Monday fixture.Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, La Liga Round 10 — Clasico scheduled for October 27 at Camp Nou at 11:00 GMT+3. Barcelona leads table with 27 points from nine consecutive wins under Hansi Flick; Real Madrid sits third with 21 points under Jose Mourinho.Al-Qadasiyah Women 10-0 Al-Ahli — Al-Qadasiyah's women's team defeated Al-Ahli on October 26 in Saudi Women's Premier Division Round 5. Ester Gonzalez scored minute 3; Adriana da Silva added two goals; final result 10-0.What to Watch:
Al-Ittihad travels to Fergana for critical AFC Champions League encounter against Neftechi on October 28. Barcelona and Real Madrid contest top-of-table Clasico on October 27 at Camp Nou with title implications in La Liga Round 10.