Surprise: Khedira agrees to represent Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup
The Tunisian Football Federation has successfully secured the agreement of Rani Khedira, the younger brother of Sami Khedira, to represent Tunisia instead of Germany for the remainder of his career. The Tunisian Federation worked on this matter for the past few months and submitted a formal request to FIFA to change the player’s sporting nationality. […]
Surprise: An Arab Country May Host the Finalissima Cup
The Spanish newspaper AS reported that Morocco may host the Finalissima Cup match between Argentina and Spain instead of Qatar. Qatar suspended all sporting activities following the Iranian response to the US-Israeli war, and the date for the resumption of football in the country remains unknown. Currently, all parties involved are considering the available options, […]
Trump Comments on Iran’s Imminent Withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup
US President Donald Trump is not overly concerned about the Iranian Football Federation’s final decision regarding participation in the 2026 World Cup. The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, is set to host the tournament, which is scheduled to begin next June, just months after the US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Previously, the US decided […]
Where will the Finalissima be held if it cannot take place in Qatar?
The newspaper “Sport” revealed the alternative plan being considered by UEFA and CONMEBOL to hold the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina if it cannot be held in Qatar. Qatari authorities suspended all football matches in the country following the US-Israeli attack on Iran and the subsequent reactions across the Gulf region. Initially, it is still […]
Who will replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup if their withdrawal is confirmed?
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are seen as the most likely beneficiaries should Iran decide to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup finals. The head of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, cast doubt on his country’s participation in the tournament, saying, “After this attack, we cannot look forward to the World Cup with […]
Walid Regragui Nears Joining a Major Saudi Club After Imminent Departure from Morocco
Saudi media reports indicate that Walid Regragui, the current coach of the Moroccan national team, is nearing the end of his tenure with the Atlas Lions, amidst ongoing negotiations with a major Saudi club. Rumors continue to swirl around Regragui’s future, the latest suggesting that Mohamed Wahabi, who led Morocco’s U-20 team to victory in […]
Qatar suspends football due to war… and the Finalissima Cup hangs in the balance!
The highly anticipated Finalissima match between Spain and Argentina in Doha is now in limbo after the Qatar Football Association (QFA) decided to suspend all football tournaments indefinitely following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the subsequent retaliatory missile launches towards the Arabian Peninsula. The match between European champions Spain and Copa América […]
Surprise: Iran Out of the 2026 World Cup!
It has become highly likely that the Iranian national team will not participate in the 2026 World Cup due to the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. The draw for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico placed Iran in a group with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. Mehdi […]
Vinicius’s Law and Increased VAR Interventions: New Measures for the 2026 World Cup
The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be expanded to include corner kicks and second yellow cards during next summer’s World Cup finals. New measures will also be introduced to address the loss of match rhythm and reduce time-wasting, including a countdown system for goal kicks, throw-ins, and substitutions. The International Football Association […]
Due to the war, the AFC Champions League matches have been postponed
The Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper revealed that the Round of 16 matches of the 2026 AFC Champions League for the West Zone have been postponed indefinitely. The West Zone matches were scheduled to take place next Monday and Tuesday. US President Donald Trump announced major military operations in Iran, and Tehran responded on Saturday, amid reports […]