Iran Withdraws from 2026 World Cup
Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Doniamale confirmed that his country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The United States and Israel have been waging war against Iran since February 28th, raising serious doubts about the Iranian national team’s participation in the tournament. Earlier, […]
The playoffs are on schedule… Iraq receives visas for Mexico
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked in the past few hours to resolve the visa crisis for the Iraqi national team players, allowing the Lions of Mesopotamia to participate in the 2026 World Cup playoffs. The Iraqi Football Association had complained of difficulties in obtaining visas for the players less than two weeks before […]
Moroccan star undergoes urgent surgery to be fit for the 2026 World Cup
Marseille announced in an official statement that Nayef Aguerd has decided to undergo surgery to treat groin pain, less than three months before the start of the 2026 World Cup. Aguerd has been suffering from this injury since the fall of 2025, but he preferred physiotherapy to surgery in order to participate in the Africa […]
FIFA dismisses the possibility of postponing World Cup 2026
FIFA Chief Operating Officer, Heimo Shirgi, stated that the World Cup is “too big,” confirming that the 2026 edition will proceed as planned despite the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Speaking at the International Broadcasting Center in Dallas on Monday, Shirgi was specifically asked about Iran, whose participation in the tournament is in doubt […]
Iraq Calls for Postponement of 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Playoff
Iraq’s national team coach, Graham Arnold, has called for the postponement of the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoff due to the recent difficulties facing the country. Most of the Iraqi players have been unable to obtain visas to enter Mexico, the host country for the playoff. Meanwhile, air traffic over Iraq has been suspended since […]
A New Step by Qatar Brings It Closer to Hosting the Finalissima Cup
The Qatari Football Association announced the resumption of football competitions in the country starting next Thursday, after a two-week hiatus due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. Sports activity in Qatar has been completely suspended since the outbreak of the recent war on February 28, when several missiles were detected targeting Qatari territory. Qatar is […]
Surprise: The King of Morocco Blocked Sampaoli’s Appointment!
The Spanish newspaper Sport reported that King Mohammed VI of Morocco prevented Jorge Sampaoli from taking over as coach of the Moroccan national team, replacing Walid Regragui. Moroccan media outlets reported that Sampaoli had accepted an offer to lead the Atlas Lions in the 2026 World Cup, before the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) reversed […]
Surprise: Morocco Almost Signed a World-Class Coach
The Moroccan national team was on the verge of securing the services of a world-class coach to lead them in the 2026 World Cup finals, but officials from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation backed out at the last minute. This was reported by the “Foot Mercato” network, which stated that an agreement had already been […]
Mourinho’s Assistant Joins Ouahbi in Coaching the Moroccan National Team
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation announced the appointment of João Sacramento as assistant coach to Mohamed Ouahbi for the Moroccan national team. Walid Regragui resigned from his position with the Atlas Lions, and the announcement was made officially on Friday morning, with Mohamed Ouahbi, who led Morocco’s under-20 team to victory in the FIFA U-20 […]
After leaving Morocco, Regragui rejects Arab offers
Walid Regragui has rejected the opportunity to return to coaching in the Arabian Gulf, preferring to wait for a chance to manage a European club in the next stage of his career. Regragui has parted ways with the Moroccan national team, and the official announcement is expected in the coming hours, with Mohamed Ouahabi, a […]