Ammouta to Coach Wydad with the Highest Salary in Moroccan Football History
Wydad has reached an agreement with renowned coach Hussein Ammouta to lead the team in the upcoming phase, succeeding current coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem. According to Moroccan media, Wydad will inform Benhachem of his dismissal immediately after the match against Olympique Safi next Sunday in the Throne Cup quarter-finals. The decision to dismiss Benhachem was […]
Trump Advises Iran to Withdraw from the 2026 World Cup… and a Fiery Response
President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he does not think it is appropriate for Iran to participate in the 2026 World Cup due to safety concerns. Trump said, “The Iranian national football team is welcome at the World Cup, but I really don’t think it’s appropriate for them to be there, for their […]
Amid Argentina’s Rejection, Finalissima Cup Moved to a Prestigious European Stadium
Qatar has apologized for its inability to host the Finalissima Cup, scheduled to pit Argentina against Spain on March 27. Since last year, UEFA and the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) had designated the Lusail Stadium as the venue for the highly anticipated match between the European and South American champions. However, the US-Israeli conflict […]
Iran Reverses Withdrawal World Cup 2026… With a Condition!
Iranian authorities have reversed their decision to withdraw the Iranian national team from the 2026 World Cup, but have set a key condition for allowing the team to travel to the United States and participate in the tournament. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Doniamalei had confirmed Iran’s withdrawal from the World Cup in statements to the […]
Attempts to convince Real Madrid star to represent Morocco
The Moroccan Football Federation is exploring the possibility of convincing Real Madrid star Tiago Pitarch to represent the Moroccan national team internationally, according to the newspaper El Mundo. The 18-year-old has Moroccan roots, as his grandfather was born in the Moroccan city of Al Hoceima. Moroccan officials successfully persuaded Real Madrid star Brahim Díaz to […]
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 […]