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23 resultsfor “teams from Middle East in World Cup 2026”

World

Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026 *You can follow the action

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
Conflicts

Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Middle East and “enemy ships” if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported. - The Football Federation of Iran said its men’s national team would take part in the 2026 World Cup

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 10
World

Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’

team will take part in the [2026 World Cup](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) that begins in June, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 9
World

‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup

Middle East, and a one-off game carrying the expectations of 48 million people: Iraq’s journey to the 2026 World Cup was not for the faint-hearted. The Lions of Mesopotamia were the final

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 5
World

Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait

team has not played a World Cup qualifier in Baghdad since. In March 2020, Fifa gave the green light to the southern city of Basra, meaning that, at last, crucial home games did not have

BBC NewsJun 2
World

World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?

Middle East are playing at the World Cup: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan. ![Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
World

Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye

2026 he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States. The players are to stay several weeks before heading to the World

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 21
World

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?

World Cup means constructing up to 15 new stadiums, as well as a significant airport expansion to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of visitors. There was no mention of LIV Golf - or sport specifically - when

BBC NewsApr 16
World

Amid US-Israel war on Iran, Arizona awaits Iranian team before World Cup

Cup, in Tucson, Arizona, on May 7, 2026. In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers. In Washington, President Donald Trump threatens nothing less than "complete victory" will suffice

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 13
World

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Middle East. While a ceasefire came into effect in early April, [strikes between the two sides](/news/articles/crlpy8n7pr6o) have continued. In the past few months, confusion has surrounded Iran's participation, with President Trump

BBC NewsJun 9
World

50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits

team Germany's 2026 home shirt is the last that will be made by native brand Adidas. Stylistically, it's a very intentional mash-up of their 1990 and 2014 World Cup-winning kits. ## Ivory

BBC NewsApr 22
World

Thursday briefing: How ​English football ​is ​pricing ​out ​its ​own ​supporters

Middle East*** | Israel’s far-right national security minister has [sparked a diplomatic crisis](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/israeli-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-stirs-diplomatic-outrage-with-flotilla-activist-abuse-video) by publishing footage of Israeli security forces abusing international activists who were detained as they tried to sail

The Guardian WorldMay 21
World

Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours

team in LIV, told a news conference that speculation runs contrary to what PIF officials indicated at the start of 2026. "That is not what Yasir [Al-Rumayyan, governor of PIF] told

BBC NewsApr 15
Politics

First Thing: Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan

Middle East continues. Warsh has echoed Trump’s calls to lower rates but must convince the other members of the Fed’s voting board. ## **In other news …** ![Francesca Albanese holding a microphone](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e84df4820b8994e7c28e726eca240bfb1e569c79/383_0_3333_2667/master/3333.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none)

The Guardian WorldMay 14
World

How the FA helped US Soccer build its new home

2026 World Cup that means it is responsible for ticket sales. BBC Sport asked Batson if he feared the cost of attending the event will make it a harder task to grow the game

BBC NewsMay 6
Conflicts

Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’ | First Thing

Middle East war in March in support of Iran, have previously launched attacks on Israel. - **What is the** **continuing economic impact?** Brent crude jumped $3.50 to $96.59 a barrel on Monday, while stocks in Asia

The Guardian WorldJun 8
Politics

Monday briefing: Everything we know about the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

Middle East*** | Hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US [faded further on Sunday](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/26/no-headway-in-middle-east-peace-efforts-as-us-and-iran-refuse-to-yield), amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict

The Guardian WorldApr 27
World

Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?

Middle East (Ronaldo) and the United States (Messi). Mbappe’s World Cup career arc has, in some ways, already surpassed the Ronaldo-Messi duo: World Cup winner at just 19, Golden Boot winner

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
Conflicts

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

Middle East. Even with this pledge, both countries cited [conditions that could lead to renewed hostilities](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/08/g-s1-126844/iran-war-updates). Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that troops would continue operations against the militant group Hezbollah

NPR Topics: NewsJun 9
Politics

Thursday briefing: What would it take for streets to be safe for all?

East*** | The US launched [new strikes against targets](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/10/middle-east-peace-talks-iran-strikes) in Iran for the second consecutive day after Donald Trump promised to “hit them hard again” as a two-month-old ceasefire appears close

The Guardian WorldJun 11
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