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Morocco v Democratic Republic Of Congo
Morocco
Economy
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Morocco to raise €2 billion bond boost for World Cup 2030

Morocco hopes that the large-scale infrastructure projects will create jobs and attract tourism, with the long-term benefits outweighing the cost of borrowing.

Basma El Atti
28 March, 2025
A picture taken on October 30, 2024 shows an artist illustration model of Aramco Stadium in Khobar in Saudi Arabia, during a media tour in the FIFA football 2034 World Cup Saudi bid exhibition in Riyadh
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MENA
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First Saudi World Cup worker death brings heartbreak to Pakistan

The New Arab Staff
21 March, 2025
Photo of EFA head Hany Abo Rida at the 2025 CAF general assembly in Cairo
FIFA World Cup
Sports
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Saudis angry with Egypt football chief over 2034 World Cup

The New Arab Staff
13 March, 2025
Iraq's Attwan (R) and Jordan's Abualnadi (L) seen in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifiers football match between Iraq and Jordan at Basra International Stadium on 14 November 2024. (Ismael Adnan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty)
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Sports
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Iraq decline to play Palestine World Cup qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 March, 2025
FIFA's Infantino [Getty]
FIFA World Cup
Sports
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FIFA's Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 February, 2025
Sepp Blatter is banned from membership of FIFA as a result of corruption accusations
Saudi Arabia
Sports
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England should have got World Cup before Saudi Arabia: Blatter

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 February, 2025
A view of the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy with the flags of the FIFA World Cup 2030 hosts Morocco,
Morocco
MENA
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Morocco pours $2.9 billions on rail expansion for 2030 World Cup

Basma El Atti
27 February, 2025
A view of the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy with the flags of the FIFA World Cup 2030 hosts Morocco,
Morocco
MENA
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Morocco, Spain underwater tunnel unlikely for 2030 World Cup

Basma El Atti
30 January, 2025
Morocco to host FIFA’s first African headquarters
Morocco
Sports
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Morocco's Rabat to host FIFA's first Africa headquarters

The New Arab Staff
17 December, 2024
Saudi Arabia 2034 [Getty]
FIFA World Cup
Sports
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Saudi Arabia's rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 December, 2024
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MENA Sports Wrap
MENA
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MENA Sports Wrap: Israel strike leaves woman footballer in coma

The New Arab Staff
22 November, 2024
Iraq- South Korea
Iraq
Sports
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Iraq's World Cup dreams dented by defeat against S. Korea

Dana Taib Menmy
15 October, 2024
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MENA Sports Wrap
Sports
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MENA Sports Wrap: End of the road for Oman in T20 World Cup

The New Arab Staff
14 June, 2024
FIFA World Cup
Sports
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Palestinian football president denied entry into Australia

The New Arab Staff
08 June, 2024
football
Sports
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Palestine reach 3rd round of World Cup qualifiers, make history

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 June, 2024
Saudi Arabia
Sports
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World Cup bidder Saudi Arabia accused of abusing migrant workers ahead of FIFA decision

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 June, 2024
A person's hands wrapped around jail bars
Saudi Arabia
MENA
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Saudi court imprisons 12 football fans over 'Shia chant'

The New Arab Staff
31 March, 2024
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Palestine
Sports
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Palestine, Australia win again in Asia qualifying for W. Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 March, 2024
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MENA Sports Wrap
Sports
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MENA Sports Wrap: Qatar football legend hangs up his boots

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 March, 2024
al-ittihad al-hilal [Getty]
Saudi Arabia
Sports
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Saudi Arabia formally launches bid for 2034 World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 March, 2024
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MENA Sports Wrap
Sports
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Gaza sees subdued Saudi celebrations over World Cup win

The New Arab Staff
03 November, 2023