Saudi Arabia Breaks the Haunted Stadium Curse with a 2-1 Arab Cup Triumph
Saudi Arabia finally breaks the curse of the so-called haunted Education City Stadium with a 2-1 win over Oman in the Arab Cup. The victory opens their campaign on a high note and strengthens their group-stage position. The piece recalls the stadium’s infamous past for the Green Falcons—from Arab Cup memories to World Cup heartbreak and Asia Cup frustrations—before this breakthrough. A fresh start now seems possible as momentum builds after years of near-misses at this venue.