A strange goal ends Libya’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup
Libya’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup were dashed after a disappointing 3-3 draw with Cape Verde in Tripoli in the penultimate round of qualifying. The Libyans still had a chance to secure a place in the World Cup with a win over Cape Verde, and indeed, the Mediterranean Warriors came within a […]
The 2030 World Cup could be held with 64 teams!
The idea of a 64-team World Cup is back on the agenda after some of South America’s most powerful football executives met with FIFA on Tuesday to present their proposals for an expanded tournament in 2030. The 2026 World Cup, scheduled for next summer, will be the largest ever with 48 teams, but that’s still […]
Zidane’s Son Decides to Represent Algeria
Algerian press reports indicate that Luca Zidane, the son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, has decided to change his sporting nationality and represent the Algerian national team. He may be part of the Desert Warriors at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Luca Zidane holds French citizenship, and despite turning 27, he has never received […]
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 […]
With a last-gasp goal from Ben Romdhane, Tunisia officially qualifies for the 2026 World Cup
Tunisia secured a place in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in the eighth round of the African qualifiers on Monday evening. The only goal of the match came from Al Ahly star Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane in the 94th minute, securing the Carthage Eagles a place at the World Cup in […]
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, […]