The three sides from the Maghreb share a coastline and a passion for football, but will come to the World Cup with different expectations
The former Premier League star is the world’s second best English striker at the moment, but he is unlikely to be Harry Kane’s backup at the tournament
Where the Arab world’s biggest football icon goes next matters to the Middle East; the Saudi Pro League cannot afford to miss out on him
The World Cup has always been a political event dressed up in a football kit. But, if Iran is replaced this time, especially by the UAE, that would make it tougher to keep pretending
From Juventus winger to the Saudi Pro League midfielder, a look at the best young players from the region, spread across Turkey, Morocco, Algeria, Israel and Saudi Arabia
Six players have Indian heritage, ranging from those who moved as kids to those who found a second home in the Emirates as adults
A 50-man shortlist of elite-level players is meant to ensure that clubs outside the traditional big clubs also get stronger—a key component of the league’s attempt to create a competitive ecosystem to rival the European domestic leagues
Sadio Mane thrives in the space left by attacking fullbacks. So, Achraf Hakimi will have to be careful, but being too cautious will also be a problem
Ivan Toney’s Al-Ahli exploited Nassr’s high defensive line, showed Nassr is open to counter-attacks and handed the momentum to Saudi juggernaut Al-Hilal
Egypt's star line-up is impressive enough, with Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush and Nantes’s Mostafa Mohamed joining Mohamed Salah
These outreach projects are as important to FIFA as they are to the beneficiaries
Hosting the final rounds guarantees Qatar and Abu Dhabi global television audiences and a premium position in the F1 season's narrative arc. This leads to substantial economic benefits.
As ‘The Chivalrous Ones’ continue preparations for United 2026, here is why they belong on the biggest stage
If India A wins the trophy, as expected, it could provide a significant boost to the emergence of Qatar as a cricket destination to add to the UAE’s proven record
The continuity offers predictable minimum gains and could lead to tangible progress in the attempt to diversify away from oil
The strategic objectives of the football project are too important for Saudi Arabia to compromise, even for Lionel Messi
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