A strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300, with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement claiming responsibility for the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia in more than a decade. FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Pitch staff carry the FIFA logo on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Mike Segar/ File PhotoFIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026 scheduled to take place in Jeddah from October 16 to 25, organisers said on Thursday following recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.A strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300, with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement claiming responsibility for the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia in more than a decade."The decision follows an assessment of recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical arrangements required to stage the tournament," organisers of the global video game tournament said."Further announcements on the FIFAe Finals will be communicated in due course."Japan and Brazil withdrew their esports teams on Saturday after assessing the situation in the host country.The security uncertainty has cast a shadow over sporting events in the kingdom.The Six Kings Slam...
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