2026 World Cup

2026 World Cup

Hamza Abdelkarim [Getty]
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Rising star Abdelkarim will now endorse the sportswear giant, and was confirmed part of Hossam Hassan's final squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The New Arab Staff
01 June, 2026
Fans protest an upcoming match between Republic of Ireland and Israel during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at Aviva Stadium on 28 May 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. [Getty]
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Wristbands with flags of the United States and Iran are pictured in a box on a sidewalk in downtown Tehran, Iran, on 22 May 2026. [Getty]
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Sardar Azmoun of Iran in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group A game between Iran and Uzbekistan at Azadi Stadium on March 25, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.
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Iraq's national team coach Australian Graham Arnold speaks during a press conference regarding the Iraqi national team's preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament
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FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup
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 Saudi Public Investment Fund signage is seen at a stall being set up outside the stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Iran seeks World Cup visas for players linked to Guards
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Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran President Mehdi Taj during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Iran football [Getty]
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