World Cup U17
Saudi U17 Start World Cup Run with Narrow Loss to Austria
Saudi Arabia's U17 team opened their FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar with a 1-0 defeat to Austria. The Austrians played with ten men from the 40th minute after a second yellow, but Saudi failed to capitalise. A first-half VAR decision led to the decisive penalty converted by Joannis Musser in the second half, and a late red card for Saudi further dampened their hopes. The result leaves Saudi at the bottom of Group B ahead of key matches against New Zealand and Mali. The tournament also showcased a broader Arab presence with mixed results across the region.
