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Saudi football fans at fever pitch as World Cup gets ready for kickoff

JEDDAH/ALKHOBAR: Football fans across Saudi Arabia are gearing up for the start of the World Cup which kicks off on Thursday. With the Saudi side set to get their campaign underway against Uruguay on June 15, fans of the beautiful game spoke to Arab News about their plans for the 39-day sporting extravaganza. Sports journalist Mohammed Hussein Al-Hamed said he felt the excitement was nearing fever pitch. “We are not talking about just another football tournament,” he said.

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Saudi football fans at fever pitch as World Cup gets ready for kickoff

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Understanding Saudi Arabia fan culture – ‘Football is emotional fuel’

Local cafes host FIFA World Cup match screenings

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Saudi football fans at fever pitch as World Cup gets ready for kickoff

Local cafes host FIFA World Cup match screenings