A record eight Arab nations competed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering historic victories and memorable individual performances across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Morocco once again led the way, advancing to the quarter-finals after knockout victories over the Netherlands and Canada, while Egypt reached the Round of 16 and came close to eliminating defending champion Argentina. Algeria also progressed beyond the group stage, while Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Tunisia each produced players who made an impression despite earlier exits.
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After Morocco’s quarter-final exit to France, Al Arabiya English selects its best XI of Arab players who impressed at the World Cup in North America.
GK: Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt)
