Saudi Arabia top sports official Turki Alsheikh insulted Egypt’s Mohamed Salah on social media, stoking anger among Salah’s rabid fans and sparking rumors the wealthy ally of Saudi royalty somehow influenced the foul during the Champions League final that led to Salah’s shoulder injury.
The two sides have already been eliminated and will be playing their final World Cup match, but the bad blood and drive to outshine a regional rival will add intensity to what could have otherwise been a forgettable matchup in Group A.
Here are all the details you need to watch the match:
What: Saudia Arabia vs. Egypt Group A match
When: Monday, June 25, 10 a.m. ET
Where: Volgograd Arena, Volgograd, Russia
TV: Fox Sports 1, Telemundo
Streaming: fuboTV (free trial)
Referees for the match:
Referee: Wilmar Roldan
First assistant referee: Alexander Guzman
Second assistant referee: Cristian De la Cruz
First VAR: Artur Dias
Second VAR: Carlos Astroza
Assistant VAR: Tiago Martins
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