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history](/sports/2022/12/10/world-cup-2022-moroccos-road-to-the-semi-final) by becoming the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain and Portugal along the way, before narrowly losing to France. They come into the 2026
World Cup and their 11th consecutive appearance. They made it to the last 16 in Qatar and topped their group in Asian qualifiers. ## Spain (away) . The Samurai Blue have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain
history. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five key talking points: ## World Cup across three countries, in a first All men’s World Cup editions between
history-making 2022 World Cup squad named for the 2026 tournament in North America. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was only hired in March, drew heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe, where
2026 FIFA World Cup in North America kick off Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czech Republic. The first game for the United States will be against Paraguay on Friday
2026 as the reigning champions after dethroning France at the Qatar World Cup 2022 to win their third title. Their great South American rivals Brazil are the most successful team in the tournament’s history
2026) - Best finish: Round of 16 (1994) - Overall record: W4 D2 L13 - FIFA world ranking: 61 **Overview** Saudi Arabia arrive in their seventh World Cup believing they can again surprise the football world. The Saudis
Cup in Australia, many of the [minnows pulled off upsets](/sports/2023/8/9/more-teams-more-upsets-how-minnows-challenged-giants-at-womens-world-cup). Tokyo 2020 Olympic champions Canada, former world champions Germany and heavyweights Brazil all crashed out in the group stage while Jamaica, South Africa
history](/sports/2026/6/11/who-are-julian-quinones-and-raul-jimenez-mexicos-opening-match-scorers) by scoring the first goal of the 2026 World Cup, joining a list of players that includes Pele. Born in Colombia, the 29-year-old played for the country’s youth teams
history being made as [Curacao](/sports/2026/5/12/what-to-know-about-curacao-at-the-fifa-world-cup-2026) become the smallest-ever nation to play at the World Cup, when they begin their tournament by facing Germany. Ecuador – counted among the tournament’s darkhorses – are also
history. The 23rd edition, which will be played in an expanded 48-team tournament, begins its 104 matches with Mexico against South Africa on Tuesday. Argentina are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy
history,” Lopetegui told reporters on Friday. “Now we don’t want to stop. We know the kind of opponents we face. We know that we are at the World Cup, but we want to follow
history, it will be jointly hosted by three countries - Mexico, Canada and the United States. The opening match will be played in Mexico City on 11 June. And the final is in the US state
Spain, the pre-tournament favourites and reigning European champions, will play two group games here. The venue, called the Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to sponsorship, hosted six FIFA Club World Cup matches last year
history of Colombia for ever.” ## **In other news …** ![An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, photographed in the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon
Spain, France and England, will play at the World Cup. ![FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - England v Serbia - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 13, 2025 England players pose
2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts? **Previous World Cup appearances**: One **Best performance**: Group stage (2022) **First appearance**: 2022 (Qatar) **Top goal scorer**: Mohammed Muntari (1) **Most appearances**: Abdelkarim Hassan, Boualem Khoukhi, Akram
2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress? A record 48 teams will contest this summer’s World Cup, with 12 groups making up the first stage of the tournament. Twelve seeded teams are spread
history has shown, they are capable of challenging the world’s best. Al Jazeera tells you all you need to know about Brazil vs Morocco: ![FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter