The first round of the 2026 World Cup saw mixed performances from Arab teams, with impressive draws, heavy defeats, and promising signs for the upcoming matches in the historic 48-team tournament

After Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo Nazario praised the Argentine star, calling him one of the greatest players in football history.

Hassan Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan issued an official statement confirming their lawyer’s authorization to take legal action against any misconduct, while fully focusing on Egypt’s World Cup 2026 campaign.

DR Congo begins its World Cup 2026 journey with a tough opening match against Portugal, as coach Sebastien Desabre announces a balanced and competitive starting lineup.

Farag Amer revealed behind-the-scenes tension inside Egypt’s national team camp after the draw against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting Hossam Hassan’s anger over missed opportunities.

Egyptian presenter Ahmed Shobier reacted to Erling Haaland’s unusual goal against Iraq in the 2026 World Cup, calling it one of the strangest goals and highlighting bad luck for Arab teams.

Portugal kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign under Cristiano Ronaldo’s leadership with a tough opening match against DR Congo in a highly anticipated group stage clash.

The first round of the 2026 World Cup delivered mixed results for Arab teams, with strong performances from Morocco and Egypt, while others faced early challenges in the opening stage of the historic expanded tournament.

Full details of Elye Wahi’s arrest over match-fixing allegations despite playing in World Cup 2026, with ongoing investigations and possible consequences

Portuguese star Bernardo Silva is reportedly close to a major step in his career as Real Madrid show strong interest, after years of brilliance across Portugal, France, and England, where he built an elite legacy in modern football

David Alaba praised Austria’s 3–1 win over Jordan in their World Cup 2026 opener, stressing the importance of a strong start and bigger ambitions

A former referee was reportedly denied entry to Tersana Club, leading to an official incident report and a formal complaint filed with authorities.