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The FIFA World Cup 2026 will represent a key milestone forArab football, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia all set to compete, marking the largest Arab presence in the tournament’s history. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July, this edition will feature an expanded 48-team format for the first time.For former Qatar national team goalkeeper Ahmed Khalil, the qualification of eight Arab teams to the FIFA World Cup 2026 stands as a testament to the remarkable progress of football across the region.In an interview with the Local Organising Committee for Football Events, Khalil said: “Having eight Arab teams at theWorld Cup is a true honour for regional football. But I hope it doesn’t stay a matter of participation alone. I want to see every one of these teams go into their groups and succeed.”Khalil, who played for many years with the Qatar national team, believes the achievement reflects more than a single qualifying campaign: “The standard of play has risen, the administrative structures have matured and financial support has grown considerably. Eight teams reaching this stage is evidence of a system working as a whole: officials, federations and technical staff alike.” Khalil pointed to Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the decisive turning point for regional football, a tournament that proved the region could deliver the sport’s biggest event and saw Morocco become the first Arab and African side to reach the semi-finals. He added: “Qatar showcased this region’s ability to host the world at the very highest of standards, its rich football culture and flourishing talent. The progress these teams have made since 2022 is no coincidence. It is a direct result of that experience.” On Qatar’s prospects at the tournament, Khalil expressed confidence that Al Annabi will perform in a way that reflects their status as Asian champions, noting that teamwork, determination and national pride carry as much weight as technical ability at this level of the game. Looking further ahead, he urged the region to build on this momentum, expressing hope that participation in 2026 would help establish Arab teams as serious contenders on the world stage and create wider opportunities for generations to come. Alongside Al Annabi’s participation, Qatar’s contribution to the FIFA World Cup 2026 extends through a deployment programme established under a knowledge and expertise transfer Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA. Under the agreement, a dedicated team of SC experts has been seconded to several host cities across the United States and Canada to share the human capital, expertise and institutional knowledge gained from hosting Qatar 2022 and subsequent mega-events.Later this year, Qatar will welcome the world once more as host of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, from 19 November to 13 December, the second of five consecutive editions to be staged in Doha. Source link
The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the General Command affirmed that Iran continued its systematic hostile approach through its heinous missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing that the deliberate use of missiles and drones to target civilians and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.The General Command urged the public to exercise caution regarding any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from the remnants of the brutal Iranian attacks, and to avoid approaching or handling them and report them immediately. Source link
Kuwaiti air defence systems are engaging with hostile objects as per the regular operational procedures, the Army’s General Staff said on early Wednesday morning.The General Staff urged citizens, in a brief statement, to abide by the safety instructions specified by the competent authorities. Source link
Jordanian air defence systems announced the interception of five missiles launched from Iran targeting the Azraq region in the Zarqa governorate.The interception resulted in falling debris, but confirmed there were no human casualties or material damage, a military official at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces confirmed.Specialized military engineering teams have been deployed to clear the missile debris and ensure no unexploded ordnance remains in the affected areas. Source link
A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four days, forcing mass school closures, was caught Tuesday, capping a search involving dozens of hunters and police.Terrified families in the city of Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, peered through windows as a search mission that included helicopters tried to track down the animal following multiple sightings, including in a shopping arcade, at a university and at a wholesale market.Tuesday dozens of police officers, hunters and city officials surrounded a private home where the bear was spotted, an AFP photographer witnessed.After a successful tranquilliser shot, they captured the animal.AFP images showed the sedated bear loaded onto a truck. Hunters stand next to a cage carrying a tranquillised bear as they prepare to leave a residential…
