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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after landing on Air Force One

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Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in World Cup

Iran's sports minister said on Wednesday that it was not possible for his nation's athletes to participate

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

12 March, 2026

Graham Arnold is begging FIFA to delay Iraq's qualifier for the World Cup

Iraq

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Iraq coach urges FIFA to delay World Cup playoff over Iran war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 March, 2026

General view during the Saudi pro league match between Al Shabab and Al Ahli at SHG Arena on February 13, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Pro League tries to maintain schedule despite regional war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

06 March, 2026

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Morocco part company with coach Regragui as World Cup looms

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

06 March, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates victory after winning the Saudi Pro League match between Al Najmah and Al Nassr at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium

Christiano Ronaldo

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Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned second-tier Spanish club

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 February, 2026

Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri breaks during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley

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Wolves, Sunderland condemn racist abuse directed at players

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 February, 2026

Palestinian amputee soccer players train on a newly built field amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City, Palestine

Gaza ceasefire deal

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FIFA to rebuild Gaza football, refuses sanctions against Israel

Oliver Mizzi

20 February, 2026

WORLD CUP

From ICE to dodgy hosts, US World Cup could be century's worst

Zahra Khozema

14 February, 2026

Karim Benzema

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Benzema scores hat-trick on his debut for Al-Hilal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 February, 2026

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Egypt

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African champions Pyramids flex muscles to cruise past Berkane

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

01 February, 2026

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Senegal football boss says host Morocco acted badly at AFCON

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 January, 2026

Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi [Screengrab/social media]

Kuwait

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Kuwait revokes citizenship of renowned national team goalkeeper

The New Arab Staff

25 January, 2026

Celtic v Club Brugge

Pro-Palestinian activism

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Celtic FC cancels signing from Israeli club after fan protests

The New Arab Staff

23 January, 2026

FIFA Qatar

Qatar

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FIFA warns against 'US hypocrisy' over Qatar bid for women's cup

The New Arab Staff

22 January, 2026

Algeria's goalkeeper #23 Luca Zidane reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026.

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Algeria's Luca Zidane still World Cup eligible despite 2-game ban

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

22 January, 2026

Aida Refugee Campâs only playground faces demolition threat

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Relief in Aida camp as Israel pauses football pitch demolition

Anam Alam

21 January, 2026

West Midlands Police In Birmingham

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Ex-police chief referred to watchdog over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

The New Arab Staff

20 January, 2026

Senegal and Morocco players line up prior the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat

Morocco

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Morocco achieve record FIFA ranking, Senegal rise to 12th

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

20 January, 2026

IShowSpeed stands on the pitch of a football statium with his hand covering his mouth. He wears Morocco's white kit

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IShowSpeed wraps up Africa tour with AFCON final appearance

Kitty Grant

19 January, 2026

The player wore the eye black before the Houston Texans v New England Patriots match [Getty]

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NFL star Azeez al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

The New Arab Staff

19 January, 2026

Idriss Gana Gueye of Senegal celebrate during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026.

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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

19 January, 2026