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Good news brings Algeria closer to securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup

The Algerian Football Federation has succeeded in convincing its Somali counterparts to host the two teams’ 2026 World Cup qualifier in Algeria. The Somali national team plays its qualifying matches only at home, the Nelson Mandela Stadium in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, which would have been a sporting burden for Algeria. The Algerians contacted Somali […]

Officially: Morocco is the second Arab team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup

The Moroccan national team has officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup following a resounding 5-0 victory over Niger in the sixth round of qualifying. The match was held at the renovated Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, and the stadium looked its best with the usual massive support of the Atlas Lions. Only 29 […]

Hakim Ziyech Moves to La Liga

Hakim Ziyech will return to European football after a brief stint with Qatari club Al-Duhail. The Moroccan terminated his contract with Al-Duhail after failing to make the desired impact from January until the end of last season, and is still searching for a new club just hours before the summer transfer window closes. According to […]

Morocco vs. Madagascar 2025 CHAN Final Date

After much anticipation, the 2025 CHAN finalists have been confirmed. Morocco will face Madagascar at the Moi International Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. Madagascar qualified first for the final after defeating Sudan 1-0 in the dying seconds, a surprise considering the performance of the Falcons of Jediane from the group stage to the semi-finals. On the […]

Sofiane Feghouli moves to a rising Iraqi club!

After a long career in European football, Sofiane Feghouli is moving to the Middle East for the first time, having announced his move to an Iraqi club. The Algerian international will end up with newly promoted Amanat Baghdad FC, a move that has astonished many football fans around the world. The 35-year-old Feghouli’s last experience […]

An Arab country wins the bid to host the 2029 Club World Cup

An Arab country is close to winning the bid to host the 2029 Club World Cup, according to the Saudi newspaper Al-Eqtisadiah. Following the success of the first edition in the United States, several countries have emerged aspiring to host the 2029 World Cup, led by Morocco and Qatar, along with Spain and Brazil. However, […]

Salem Al-Dawsari Breaks Aboutrika’s Club World Cup Record

Salem Al-Dawsari led his team, Al-Hilal, to a crucial 2-0 victory over Pachuca in the final round of the group stage of the 2025 Club World Cup. The Saudi international scored for the Blue Wave in the 22nd minute. His goal, along with Marcos Leonardo’s, secured Al-Hilal’s place in the Round of 16 by finishing […]

Where will the 2029 Club World Cup be held?

Following the huge success of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, various countries have begun competing to host the second edition of the tournament, scheduled for 2029. According to Marca, three countries are currently hoping to host the next edition of the Club World Cup, which will also feature 32 teams. Where […]

7 Teams Exited the 2025 Club World Cup After the First Two Rounds

The first two rounds of the group stage of the 2025 Club World Cup have concluded, with seven teams already assured of their places before the final, decisive round. The top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 16, while the third- and fourth-place teams exit the competition. Most of the Round […]