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Rising star Abdelkarim will now endorse the sportswear giant, and was confirmed part of Hossam Hassan's final squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Saud Abdulhamid of RC Lens controls the ball during French Cup Semi Final between RC Lens and Toulouse FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on 21 April 2026 in Lens, France. [Getty]
Lens defender Saud Abdulhamid will spearhead Saudi Arabia's World Cup team, with forward Salem Al Dawsari set for a third appearance in the tournament.
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Jordan said it will allow public sector employees to start work late on World Cup matchdays, as Switzerland beat Jordan 4-1 in their friendly international.
Nabil Bentaleb of LOSC Lille
Algeria recalled midfielder Bentaleb and included him in their squad for the World Cup, as coach Petkovic unveiled his selection for the tournament.
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Mohamed Salah will head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said Saturday.
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Australian coach Graham Arnold shares hopes that his Iraqi side can go far in next month's World Cup finals, after a grueling journey to qualification.
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The New Arab takes a look at Mo Salah's impact and legacy in football as an Egyptian Muslim, as he played his last game for the Reds on Sunday.
Yamal posted a video on social media of Gavi's emotional reaction to the squad announcement, celebrating wildly during a gym session with Barca. [Getty]
For the first time at a World Cup, the Spain squad will not feature a Real Madrid player, with Dean Huijsen dropped and veteran Dani Carvajal also excluded.
Mamelodi Sundowns' players celebrate with their victory at the end of the CAF Champions League final football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on May 24, 2026.
Mamelodi Sundowns won the African Champions League after a 1-1 draw against Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool is presented with a frame by CEO Billy Hogan, Sporting Director Richard Hughes, and former Liverpool players Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush following his final appearance for the club during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
The Egyptian football icon managed an assist before making an emotional departure as his side secured a 1-1 Premier League draw at home to Brentford.