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State of play: How the 8 Arab nations stack up ahead of the 2026 World Cup

  • With a record number of regional teams set to take part in the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada, Arab News rates their progress after the season’s final international window
By John Duerden ·

Iraq’s hopes of qualifying for first World Cup finals in 40 years under threat amid regional conflict

By Arab News ·

FIFA boss ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

By AFP ·

Cristiano Ronaldo extends goal-scoring record as he targets a sixth World Cup

By AP ·

De Bruyne says Manchester City return will feel strange

By Reuters ·
Analysis

Four talking points from dramatic week of Asian World Cup qualifiers

By Paul Williams ·
Analysis

5 things we learned from Saudi’s World Cup qualifiers

By John Duerden ·

How Arab nations are faring in 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers after Matchday 6

By Matt Monaghan ·
Special

Bento’s UAE enjoy dream international week to reignite World Cup hopes

By Matt Monaghan ·
Special photos

‘Like I never left this team,’ says Herve Renard ahead of first game back in charge of Saudi Arabia

By Paul Williams ·

US views Copa America as last big challenge before hosting 2026 World Cup

By AP ·

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

By AFP ·

Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City named among host cities for World Cup 2026

By Reuters ·

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