2026 World Cup

2026 World Cup

UAE's forward #23 Sultan Al-Ameeri vies for the ball with UAE's midfielder #9 Harib Abdalla during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on November 13, 2025

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Iraq down UAE in World Cup qualifying with Al-Ammari penalty

Iraq kept its 2026 World Cup hopes alive by beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 on aggregate after a dramatic stoppage-time penalty.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 November, 2025

Qatar v UAE [Getty]

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Which Arab teams have qualified for the World Cup so far?

The New Arab Staff

15 October, 2025

Saudi Arabia players celebrate with French coach Herve Renard during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah

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Saudi Arabia earn draw with Iraq to secure World Cup berth

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 October, 2025

Udine [Getty]

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Italy: Pro-Palestine activists protest against Israel match

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 October, 2025

Qatar v UAE [Getty]

Qatar

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Qatar qualify for 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over UAE

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 October, 2025

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Qatar

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Former Real Madrid boss Lopetegui to manage Qatar football team

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 May, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap

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MENA Sports Wrap: Iran qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The New Arab Staff

28 March, 2025

Tunisia's forward Hazem Mastouri fights for the ball with Malawi's midfielder Alick Lungu during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa zone qualifiers group H football match between Tunisia and Malawi at Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Tunis on 24 March 2025. [Getty]

Tunisia

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Tunisia police arrest pro-Palestine activist for WC game protest

Basma El Atti

26 March, 2025

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Iraq

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Calls mount for Iraq PM to sack coach Casas, FA president Dirjal

Dana Taib Menmy

26 March, 2025

Iran v Uzbekistan - 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

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Political football as Iran reach World Cup while Australia, Saudis stay alive

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 March, 2025

Egypt secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier [Getty]

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Salah scores for Egypt as Morocco wins in World Cup qualifiers

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

22 March, 2025

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Japan eye win over Bahrain to become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

19 March, 2025