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Algerian supporters who can participate directly in the national football matches of the World Cup 2026 premier tournament will cause their très tard or their levers to rise. What is the reason for the decal next to the North American country that allows the coupe du Monde…
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued an unexpected shock to Qatar national team defender Boualem Khoukhi, regarding his fatal goal, which he scored against Switzerland 1-1 in the first round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Young talent Ayoub Bouaddi started his first official international match with confidence.
Shafaq News - Baghdad The Al-Masafi team was crowned champion of the Iraq Beach Soccer Cup for the season 2025-2026, after defeating the Nile team with a score of (6-2) in the final match that was held on Sunday evening, amid a competitive atmosphere and a distinguished official and public presence. The two teams performed well during the two halves of the match, which witnessed a technical level…
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April 13, 2017 There are new companies around me, the national equipment will pay the price of their ambitions before they return to the roof of the face in Brazil, June 13, when the first day of group C. Si Ayyoub Bouaddi and Achraf Hakimi will join you. Rencontre, the capitaine de…
Rumeurs of influence, sports promotions in Marocain, CAF, FIFA, organization... With an organization based on Al Jazeera, Fouzi Lekjaa defends a global vision of national football and a model structure, based on the formation, the performance and the social impact. He bought everything from me...
Data revealed that Russian companies recorded the highest rates of importing wine from Italy, Georgia, Latvia and Poland during the first quarter of this year.
London - “Al-Quds Al-Arabi”: International star Shakira caught the attention during her performance of the official song of the World Cup, “Day Day,” at the historic Asteca Stadium in Mexico City, not only with her voice and stage presence, but also with her appearance, which reflected the vitality that has always been associated with the largest international sporting events. And between the lights...
Saudi Arabia is finalizing preparations for one of its toughest World Cup openers in recent memory as the Green Falcons get set to face Uruguay on Monday in their first match of FIFA World Cup 2026.The clash in Miami marks the beginning of Saudi Arabia’s seventh World…
BeIN Sports technical analyst Mohamed Aboutrika praised the great performance of the Moroccan national team against its Brazilian counterpart, considering that the “Atlas Lions” were the better side in the confrontation.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is utilizing robotic patrol dogs from Boston Dynamics during the 2026 World Cup to secure stadiums. Both the company and the federation confirmed that these robots do not possess facial scanning or recognition…
Never before has a World Cup been held with the participation of 48 teams, with 104 matches, spread across 16 cities in three different continental countries, with millions of fans, hundreds of thousands of workers and volunteers moving around it, driven by transportation and communications networks, logistical organization, and fully digitally interconnected ticketing systems. This expansion...
The team of Maroc has a favorite match against Brasil (1-1) every day for their entry into the World Cup 2026. He and Quatre in Qatar, the Marocains have come to the finals, one of the first teams in Africa. These performances do not reflètent toutefois pas…
With the start of the 2026 World Cup finals in the three North American countries of Mexico, the United States and Canada, comparisons abound about the best organization, but the events, organizational loopholes and harsh criticism witnessed in the first days of the current World Cup have made everything that happens outside the stadium steal the spotlight, from protests in the streets...
The Moroccan national team star spoke about the rumors linking him to a move to Arsenal and Liverpool following his impressive performance against Brazil today in the World Cup.
Italian journalist specializing in the transfer market, Fabrizio Romano, revealed that a prominent European team is moving to sign the young Moroccan star Ayoub Bouadi, a player for the French club Lille.
In a move that reflects the distinguished media position occupied by the newspaper “Moroccan Events” and the media group Global Media Holding within the national media scene, the American Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan, chose the pages of the newspaper and its digital platform “Info Events” to publish an opinion article, in which he discussed the Moroccan participation…
SANTA CLARA, California — FIFA has come under scrutiny after a technical failure prevented its semi-automated offside system from producing the usual visual graphics during a controversial penalty decision in Switzerland’s 1-1 World Cup draw against Qatar.The incident occurred…
The Saudi national team used the modern cooling technology that the Spanish national team used during its training to confront the high temperatures during preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
The former Brazilian star, Romario, commented after his country's national team tied with the Moroccan national team, at the beginning of his career in the 2026 World Cup. After the match that ended in a draw, with a goal to match, a journalist from the Brazilian channel "Kazi TV" asked Romario about his opinion on this result and whether it was tantamount to a defeat. A response came...
Saudi Arabia's supporters have begun turning Miami green ahead of the Green Falcons' FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Uruguay, creating a vibrant atmosphere as anticipation builds for the team's first match of the tournament. Saudi fans gathered across the city in the…
The draw between Morocco and Brazil (1-1) in the first round of the 2026 World Cup did not go unnoticed by the Brazilian media, which devoted large amounts of space to analyzing the match.
PALM BEACH, Florida — Portugal is embracing its status as one of the favorites for FIFA World Cup 2026 but remains focused on taking the tournament one match at a time, midfielder Vitinha said on Saturday.Led by Cristiano Ronaldo and boasting one of the most talented squads in…
Young Moroccan star Ayoub Bouadi caught the attention during the Atlas Lions' opening match in the 2026 World Cup against Brazil, which ended in a 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
AUSTIN, Texas — Saudi Arabia's goalkeepers attracted attention during training ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after being spotted wearing black visual training glasses during a session at Q2 Stadium in Austin.The unusual eyewear was used by all of the Green Falcons'…
Scotland opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti in Boston today in their Group Three opener.John McGinn...
For this first central apartment in a final phase, Paul will be in Houston on June 14 with his assistants at Royaume Avenue, Zakaria Brinsi and Mostafa Akarkad. The post World Cup 2026: The Marocain Jalal will return to Allemagne-Curaçao…
Pre-tournament favorites Spain open their Group H campaign with a match against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
Moroccan national team player Ayoub Bouadi played a wonderful football symphony in the “Atlas Lions” first match against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup, on Sunday. Bouadi made impressive touches and showed great maturity against the “Seleção”, one of the most prominent teams in the history of round football. Bouadi, who joined the national team, participated...
The city of Agadir and its visitors lived an exceptional night in which the joy of heritage was mixed with the joy of football, after the Moroccan national team played a great match against the Brazilian national team at the opening of its campaign in the 2026 World Cup, in a confrontation that ended in a draw but carried many indicators of strength and ambition. The “Atlas Lions” were...
Italian Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national football team, confirmed that the draw against the Moroccan national team with one goal for the same in the opening of the third group matches of the World Cup is not a cause for concern, stressing his full confidence in his group’s ability to correct the course in the coming dates. Ancelotti said during the press conference...
Swiss voters are casting their ballots today, Sunday, on a proposal aimed at capping the country's population. The reference, drawing comparisons to Britain’s Brexit vote, could carry far-reaching consequences for the economy and Bern’s relations with the European Union.
The Moroccan national team's star and goalkeeper, Yacine Bounou, shined during a tense match with the Brazilian national team. Social networking sites celebrated the performance of the goalkeeper, who gave a distinguished performance against the Seleção.
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal to dig Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari had put Morocco ahead.
But from John McGinn in the 28th minute, Steve Clarke's friends from Group C, long before the Lions of Atlas and Brésil, before the retrouvailles of 1998 perfume. The post of the 2026 World Cup: before the end of Maroc The light is on my son…
Between the cost of travel, regional tensions, and a summer full of events, Qatari families are redrawing their vacation map this year.
Shafaq News - Follow-up A report issued by the World Population Review showed that Iraq ranked 13th among the Arabs in the rate of coffee consumption during the year 2025, at a time when the data showed a great disparity between Arab countries in the consumption of this drink. Lebanon topped the list of Arab countries that consume the most coffee at a rate of...
Promising star Ayoub Bouadi stole the spotlight with his brilliance in the match between Morocco and Brazil in the third group of the 2026 World Cup, which was his first ever in an Atlas Lions jersey. Bouadi (18 years old) started the match and was one of the most prominent stars ever with his magical touches and passes in the midfield,…
Jeff Kingston credits his dogs with saving his life when he was attacked by a bear on a mountain track in central Japan, although the scars left by...
Albilad (Jeddah) The Saudi Center for Energy Efficiency (Kafaa) launched the Air Conditioning 2026 campaign, which aims to raise the level of awareness about the optimal use of air conditioning devices, and enhance energy efficiency during the summer season, through a package of awareness messages targeting the community in various regions of the Kingdom. The center explained that…
Australia national team coach Tony Popovic expressed his pride in being the national team's technical director. The Australian team began its campaign in the 2026 World Cup by defeating the Turkish team with two clean goals in the first round of Group Four. Popovic said in statements published by the website...
The activities of the tenth session of the “Casablanca Smart City” event were concluded in Casablanca, which was held on June 10 and 11, and has become a reference date in the field of urban innovation in Morocco and Africa. This celebratory session was organized by the Casablanca Company for Activation and Demonstrations, forming a…
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national team, did not hide his dissatisfaction with the performance of his team players after the draw against the Moroccan national team during the two teams' match in the World Cup.
New Jersey: Brazilian national team coach Carlo Ancelotti did not enjoy his first match in the 2026 World Cup. The Brazilian national team, which holds the record for the number of World Cup wins with five titles, settled for a 1-1 draw against Morocco, the fourth-placed team in the 2022 World Cup, in the match that…
The shares of Saudi SAL Logistics Services Company, the largest air freight company in the Kingdom, rose during trading on Sunday, June 14, 2026, after it announced the establishment of SAL International Ground Services B.V. as a wholly owned subsidiary based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The company said in a disclosure to the stock market…
The final match was not made in a special match against Maroc and Brésil (1-1) during the 2026 World Cup. There was a need for a large share in the international press, and a participation in Brésil: The Lions of the Atlas did not…
New Jersey: Fans of the Moroccan national team at the FIFA World Cup raised the Palestinian flag and chanted slogans in solidarity with the Palestinian cause in the famous “Times Square” in the heart of New York City. Solidarity with the Palestinian cause came on Saturday night, ahead of the match between Morocco and Brazil in the...
Brazilian seer Anatresia da Silva Gonçalves, also known as Fô Bahiana, made a shocking prediction that aliens would invade the FIFA World Cup 2026 and kidnap players and fans. Fô Bahiana said in a video message that extraterrestrials are expected to storm the field…
Vicenzo Montella, coach of the Turkish national football team, expressed his confidence in his team's ability to compensate, after losing its opening match in the World Cup.
The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
Enab Baladi - Muhammad Deeb Syrian diplomacy continues its movements towards the Maghreb countries, after the visit of the Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad […]
Face to the press, the Marocain selector insists on the group's new ambiance, tandis that the Italian technicians recognize the limits of information from the British equipment for his son's entry into the lice. The post World Cup 2026: April 2020, Maroc-Brésil, Ouahbi this time…
A rare cicada emerges from the forests of Meghalaya, every four years, in time with the World Cup.
Ayoub Bouadi, the rising talent of the Moroccan national team, caught the attention in his first official appearance against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup, after he presented an outstanding performance in the midfield and demonstrated great maturity despite his young age.
Shafaq News - Follow-up, Brazilian national team star Vinicius said, after Brazil and Morocco tied with one goal each in the 2026 World Cup in the opening match, that it is one of the most difficult matches of the tournament. Vinicius continued: “We have to adapt to its atmosphere as quickly as possible, especially since Brazil is awaiting two important confrontations...
A 'yes' vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.
The Argentine authorities took exceptional measures ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup after providing the competent authorities in the United States with a list of about 13,000 people, with the aim of preventing them from entering the stadiums during the tournament.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said that “the World Cup is not won based on the first match,” after the five-time world champions played a difficult 1-1 draw with Morocco.
World Cup opener ends in a draw for Morocco and Brazil as local fans celebrate New York Knicks' basketball triumph.
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fawzi Lakjaa, revealed the secret of Morocco’s superiority. He said that the presence of mothers supports the mental treatment of players. He also spoke about his country’s influence in the CAF and the future of the World Cup in 2030.
Washington - Agencies: The Moroccan national team tied with the Brazilian national team, with a score of (1-1), at the beginning of their campaign in the group stage competitions in the 2026 World Cup finals, which were held at MetLife Stadium in the United States of America. The Atlas Lions opened the scoring through Ismail Sibari in the 21st minute, before...
The Scotland national team achieved a difficult victory over Haiti (1-0) at the beginning of its campaign in the third group competitions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday in Boston.
Ayoub Bouadi excelled remarkably in the match between Morocco and Brazil in the 2026 World Cup, and received the highest rating from the French newspaper L'Equipe.
United States: Moroccan national team coach Mohamed Wehbe expressed his pride in his players' boldness in confronting five-time world champion Brazil and snatching a 1-1 draw in the opening of the third group matches of the World Cup. Wehbe said in a press conference after the match: “I am very proud of the players because they showed...
The Australian national team began its campaign in the 2026 World Cup with an important victory over its Turkish counterpart, 2-0, in a strong confrontation that took place in the first round of the fourth group competitions.
Al Annabi opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, after Boualem Khoukhi scored deep into stoppage time to secure a valuable point for… (The post Al Annabi earn historic first World Cup point with dramatic late equaliser against…
The Qatari fans caught the attention in the stands of Santa Clara Stadium in America after they appeared in the national uniform to support the Qatari national team against Switzerland. Observers praised this majestic scene, which reflects pride in identity and heritage.
Al Bilad (Miami) The Saudi national team delegation arrived in the American city of Miami, Sunday morning, in preparation for facing Uruguay. The Greens will meet Uruguay at dawn on Tuesday, in the first round of the 2026 World Cup. The national team is participating in the World Cup for the seventh time in its history,…
Qatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued an official statement after the great controversy that accompanied the match between Qatar and Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup, which ended in a 1-1 draw amid objections to video technology decisions.
Al-Bilad (Jeddah) decided a positive 1-1 draw against Brazil and Morocco, which was held, in the early hours of today, Sunday, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, as part of the first round of Group C of the 2026 World Cup. The Moroccan team advanced first through Ismail Saibari, before Vinicius succeeded…
Scotland celebrated a winning return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years with a tense 1-0 victory over Haiti in their Group C opener at Gillette Stadium near Boston. A deflected strike from midfielder John McGinn in the 28th minute proved enough to hand the Scots their first…
The awaited summit between Brazil and Morocco ended in a 1-1 draw, in New Jersey, after a strong match that fulfilled its promises, in the first round of the third group competitions in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the same group, the Scotland national team achieved a difficult victory over Haiti, 1-0, in Boston. Scotland’s victory is considered…
John McGinn's deflected goal gives the Scots a World Cup win for the first time since 1990.
New Jersey: Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener against Senegal, France captain Kylian Mbappe said that the dressing room is in "good...
Santa Clara: A late strike in additional time from Boualem Khoukhi helped Qatar earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup points, playing a 1-1 stalemate with...
International newspapers praised the performance of the Moroccan team, and said that the “Atlas Lions” forced Brazil to share the points in New Jersey.
New Jersey: It was an exhibition of attacking football at its absolute best as Brazil kept their 92-year streak of not having lost their opening match in...
The anticipated summit between Brazil and Morocco ended in a 1-1 draw, in New Jersey, after a strong match that fulfilled its promises, in the first round of the third group competitions in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In front of 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, which will host the World Cup final on July 19, the Atlas Lions embarrassed the defending champions…
United States: Brazilian national team star Vinicius Junior expressed his regret after the 1-1 draw with Morocco in the opening match of the World Cup, stressing that his country “does not have much to say, but rather has to work.” The scorer of the equalizer for Brazil said after the end of the match: “The opening match is always difficult...
The press conference for the Brazilian national team before its expected confrontation with the Moroccan national team in the 2026 World Cup witnessed a remarkable incident that sparked widespread controversy, the hero of which was the star Vinicius Junior.
London - “Al-Quds Al-Arabi”: The coach of the Moroccan national team, Mohamed Wehbe, expressed his great satisfaction after the elegant display that his team presented against Brazil in the match that brought them together at “MetLife” Stadium, which ended in a positive draw with one goal in each net, in the opening of the third group matches of the World Cup. Coach said...
Vinicius Junior and Achraf Hakimi sent messages to their teammates following the 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco in the World Cup.
Moroccan national football team coach Mohamed Wehbe expressed his pride in his players’ boldness in facing Brazil, the five-time world champion, and snatching a 1-1 draw in New Jersey in the first round of the third group competitions in the 2026 World Cup finals in North America. Wehbe said in a press conference after the match: I…
Carlos Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national team, confirmed that his team did not perform at its usual level during its meeting with the Moroccan national team, in the 2026 World Cup.
Carlos Ancelotti, the coach of the Brazilian national team, and the coach of the Moroccan national team, Mohamed Wehbe, commented on the match that brought together the two teams in the 2026 World Cup, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi escaped expulsion against Brazil, in the match that was held between the two teams in the first round of the third group competitions in the 2026 World Cup. Morocco tied with Brazil 1-1, continuing its remarkable results in the World Cup since occupying fourth place in the 2022 edition in Qatar. Achraf almost…
New York: Morocco national team captain Achraf Hakimi stressed the need to continue hard work and improve performance in the upcoming matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Moroccan national team tied with the Brazilian national team, 1-1, in the first round of the third group of…
The Moroccan national team coach played an amazing tactical match and deserved praise from all observers, but what did he say about his players after the draw with Brazil?
Brazilian football striker Vinicius Junior expressed his regret after the 1-1 draw with Morocco in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey, stressing that his country does not have much to say but rather has to work. Vinicius, the scorer of the equalizer for Brazil, said after the match that was held in East Rutherford on…
The statements of Brazilian national team coach Carlo Ancelotti after the draw with Morocco indicate the stressful situation that the Atlas Lions placed on the Seleção.
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Vinicius Junior scored a stunning equalizer as Brazil and Morocco shared the points in a high-quality 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C opener on Saturday.In one of the standout matches of the opening round, Morocco struck first through…
San Francisco: Swiss national team coach, Murat Yakin, harshly criticized his players after falling into the trap of a 1-1 draw with Qatar, at the opening of the two teams’ journey in Group B of the 2026 World Cup finals. Yakin said in a press conference carried by the official FIFA website…
The national football team began its World Cup campaign by achieving a well-deserved and valuable draw against its Brazilian counterpart, in the first round of the third group of the finals hosted by the United States of America, Mexico and Canada. The Moroccan team started the match strong and succeeded in surprising the “Seleção” by opening…
The Moroccan national team began its career in the 2026 World Cup with a historic 1-1 draw with the Brazilian national team, in the first round of the third group.
April 1, 2020, there will be energy and the result of the score by Ismaïl Saibari, the national owner of the national team, on the face of Brazil, on June 13 in New Jersey. The Lions of the Atlas are today in the course and qualifications. It also validates your invoice account...
Vinicius individual efforts lifts Brazil's struggle in teams' 2026 tournament opener against Africa champions Morocco.
Brazil and Morocco shared the points after a gripping 1-1 draw in their opening Group C clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco the lead with a clever chipped finish after capitalizing on defensive hesitation in the…
SANTA CLARA, California — Qatar earned the first World Cup point in its history after Boualem Khoukhi’s dramatic stoppage-time header secured a 1-1 draw against Group B favorite Switzerland on Saturday.The Gulf nation looked set for another World Cup defeat before Khoukhi rose…
The Moroccan national team tied with its Brazilian counterpart 1-1 in the first round of Group C in the 2026 World Cup, in an exciting match in which the “Atlas Lions” and “Samba” shared a valuable point each.
London - “Al-Quds Al-Arabi”: In one of the strongest and most enjoyable matches of the 2026 World Cup so far... the two teams of Morocco and Brazil shared the top points that they collected at “MetLife” Stadium and ended in a positive draw with a goal for the same, in the opening of the third group matches, which also includes the Scottish Brave Hearts and Haiti...
It’s expected to be a spicy encounter: Haiti supporters and Scotland’s Tartan Army celebrate World Cup matchup.
In the American city of Miami, which is preparing to host one of the most prominent matches of the first round in the 2026 World Cup, the Saudi national team is putting the final touches on its preparations before...
Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.
Qatar produced a stunning late comeback to hold Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group B clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday. Switzerland appeared to be heading toward victory after striker Breel Embolo converted a penalty in the 17th minute. The spot-kick…
Zahran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York, Zahran Mamdani, attends the match between Morocco and Brazil in the first round of the 2026 World Cup from the stands of MetLife Stadium.
Morocco begins its campaign in the 2026 World Cup against Brazil, in Group C, which also includes Haiti and Scotland. The 2026 World Cup will mark Morocco’s seventh participation in the largest football event, and the third in a row in its history, in an unprecedented achievement. The Atlas Lions enter the expanded edition that includes…
Morocco coach Mohamed Wehbe and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the starting lineups for their teams in preparation for the confrontation that will bring them together in the first round of Group C in the 2026 World Cup.
Austin - United States: The Saudi national team carries the weight of the legacy of the famous victory over Argentina four years ago, in its first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Uruguay on Monday, but its player Abdullah Al-Khaibari confirms that “everyone feels responsible” for achieving a positive result. In his seventh participation, he hopes...
With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US.
Saturday will witness, on paper, the most prominent match in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, between Brazil, the five-time champion, and Morocco, the surprise winner of 2022.
On paper, Saturday will witness the most prominent match in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup in football, between Brazil, the holder of the title five times, and the surprise 2022 Moroccan national team.
Los Angeles - United States: On paper, Saturday will witness the most prominent match in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup in football, between Brazil, the five-time defending champion, and Morocco, the surprise 2022 team when it became the first African team to reach the semi-finals. The match will be the first to be hosted at MetLife Stadium in East…
A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.
Moroccan international Ali Moamar, defender of the Belgian football club Anderlecht, expressed his great pride in being called up to accompany the national team in the 2026 World Cup finals, despite his not being on the final list. Muammar said in an interview with the Belgian RTBF network that his summoning of the Atlas Lions represents the embodiment of his childhood dream...
Follow the updates as five-time records champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a blockbuster Group C clash.
Follow live events of the Morocco vs. Brazil match in the 2026 World Cup, and real-time statistics and numbers.