The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with Spain winning the title for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
The tournament made history with the participation of eight Arab teams for the first time ever: Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq.
Morocco Achieves Best Arab Performance
Morocco recorded the best Arab campaign by reaching the quarter-finals before losing 2-0 to France.
The Moroccan team played six matches, winning four, drawing one, and losing one.
Egypt Reaches Historic Round of 16
Egypt produced its best World Cup performance by reaching the Round of 16 for the first time.
The team played five matches:
- Two wins.
- Two draws.
- One defeat.
Egypt recorded historic achievements, including its first World Cup victory and first qualification to the knockout stages.
Algeria Returns After 12 Years
Algeria returned to the World Cup after a 12-year absence and reached the knockout stage.
The team recorded one win, one draw, and two defeats.
Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Tunisia Campaigns
Qatar exited in the group stage after earning one point.
Iraq returned after 40 years but finished without points.
Saudi Arabia collected two points but failed to advance.
Jordan lost all three group matches.
Tunisia also exited early after three defeats.
Top Arab Scorers at World Cup 2026
The leading Arab scorers were:
- Ismail Saibari (Morocco): 3 goals.
- Imam Ashour (Egypt): 2 goals.
- Mostafa Ziko (Egypt): 2 goals.
- Soufiane Rahimi (Morocco): 2 goals.
- Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco): 2 goals.
- Riyad Mahrez (Algeria): 2 goals.
How many Arab teams played in World Cup 2026?
Eight Arab teams participated for the first time in World Cup history.
Which Arab team achieved the best result?
Morocco reached the quarter-finals, the best Arab result in the tournament.
How far did Egypt reach?
Egypt reached the Round of 16 for the first time.
Who was the top Arab scorer?
Morocco’s Ismail Saibari was the top Arab scorer with three goals.
