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US-Israel war on Iran
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War and political fallout threatens Iran’s World Cup dream

A moment of collective pride for Iran has been overshadowed by the escalating US–Israel war and questions over the players’ safety

Mohammad Khatibi
19 March, 2026
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Seattle World Cup 'Pride match' events to go ahead amid outcry

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 December, 2025
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Iran to attend World Cup draw in apparent U-turn

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 December, 2025
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MENA Sports Wrap
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MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco U17s make history with 16–0 win

The New Arab Staff
14 November, 2025
Zidane Iqbal of FC Utrecht during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles at Galgenwaard stadium on April 14, 2024 in Utrecht, Netherlands. ANP JEROEN PUTMANS (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
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Iraq's Iqbal earns 1-0 win over Indonesia in World Cup qualifier

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 October, 2025
Protesters wave Palestinian flags on the platforms and tracks of Santa Maria Novella train station during a demonstration in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla in Florence, Italy, on October 2, 2025. (Photo by Lorenzo Carmellini/NurPhoto via Getty)
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Pro-Palestinian protesters in Italy oppose Israel game

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 October, 2025
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What do we know about Morocco's GenZ 212 protests?

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 October, 2025
A worker leads a dog into the veterinary center in El-Arjat, 20 kms west of the Moroccan capital Rabat, on July 23, 2025 (Photo by ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT/AFP via Getty Images)
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MENA
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World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 August, 2025
Saudi Arabia won't end its alcohol ban soon. Here's why
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Saudi Arabia won't lift its alcohol ban anytime soon. Here's why

Paul Iddon
10 July, 2025
Qatar team players line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers group A match between Qatar and North Korea at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Qatar fighting to keep World Cup dreams alive, says Lopetegui

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 June, 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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Iraq decline to play Palestine World Cup qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 March, 2025
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FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 December, 2024
Spectators gather outside Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City on September 10, 2024 before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualification football match between Kuwait and Iraq. (Photo by Yasser AL ZAYYAT / AFP via Getty Images)
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Kuwait football board quits after Iraq match chaos

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 September, 2024
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Iraq-Kuwait World Cup 2026 qualifier match ends in draw, dispute

Dana Taib Menmy
12 September, 2024
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Morocco
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Morocco surf town demolitions spark debate on inclusive tourism

The New Arab Staff

Renée Boskaljon

15 August, 2024
Saudi Arabia, Israel deny reports claiming they are close to a normalisation deal
Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia plans 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 July, 2024
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MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco youth team re-runs World Cup glory

The New Arab Staff
24 November, 2023
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Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 October, 2023
Morocco
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Morocco to build, upgrade stadiums before 2030 World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 October, 2023
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Saudi Arabia launches bid to host FIFA World Cup in 2034

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 October, 2023
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Saudi defender fears Messi will axe him if he joins Al Hilal

The New Arab Staff
22 May, 2023