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Player to coach: Egypt's Hossam Hassan's World Cup journey

In a new appearance, the Pharaohs hope to progress beyond the group stage for the first time in their history under the leadership of Hossam Hassan.

Hussein Ghazi
08 June, 2026
Top 15 MENA stars to watch [Getty/TNA]
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From Salah to Hakimi: 15 MENA stars to watch at World Cup 2026

Sofia Aboudari
08 June, 2026
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2026 World Cup: The New Arab's guide to participating MENA teams

Sofia Aboudari
03 June, 2026
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Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim signs Nike deal ahead of World Cup

The New Arab Staff
01 June, 2026
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Australian Arnold hopes resilient Iraq can upset World Cup odds

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 May, 2026
How FIFA's red card for Palestine sparked a global fan feud
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FIFA's red card for Palestine reveals football's hypocrisy

Abubaker Abed

Abubaker Abed

24 November, 2023
Al-Ittihad
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Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad name Argentine Gallardo as manager

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 November, 2023
The hanging goalposts of Babylon: Iraq's football diversity
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The hanging goalposts of Babylon: Iraq's football diversity

Saoud Khalaf

Saoud Khalaf

06 November, 2023
Al-Ahly
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Former Dortmund Forward Modeste joins Egypt's Al-Ahly

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 September, 2023
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Will Benzema face Haaland in the FIFA Club World Cup?

The New Arab Staff
07 September, 2023
Keep an eye for these female footballing talents
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Keep an eye out for these female football stars from MENA

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Sami Rahman

25 August, 2023
Al-Hilal
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Neymar credits Ronaldo for 'changing' Saudi Pro League

The New Arab Staff
17 August, 2023
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''My staff is French but my heart is Moroccan'': Morocco women coach

The New Arab Staff
07 August, 2023
Morocco
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Morocco's run at the Women's World Cup ignites national pride

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 August, 2023
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MENA Sports Wrap
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MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco prepare for Women's World Cup

The New Arab Staff
22 July, 2023
Morocco
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Morocco set for Women's World Cup debut in another landmark

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 July, 2023
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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
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Moroccan Atlas Lionesses dare to dream of World Cup victory

John Duerden

John Duerden

20 July, 2023
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Arab football
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#AsianCup2023: What a quarter-final win will mean for Yemen

John Duerden

John Duerden

23 June, 2023
Saudi Arabia
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Saudi's Al-Hilal, Urawa face off for delayed Asian title

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 April, 2023
Iraq
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Iraq footballer gets two-year ban for 'attacking referee'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 April, 2023
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El-Gaish goalkeeper taken to hospital after hit by fireworks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 April, 2023