RIYADH: The journey may have ended for all eight Arab nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament will remain ingrained in the memories of Arab fans who supported each nation as one of their own.
The JAX District Coca-Cola Fan Zone has been one of the prime spots to watch the World Cup in Riyadh, with fans turning out for more than 50 games — including the final Arab representative, Morocco, in their quarterfinal encounter with France.
A fan wearing both Lebanese and Moroccan flags as face paint was particularly moved by the Arab support throughout the World Cup.
“It warms my heart to see all Arabs stand together as one,” he told Arab News.
“Whether they are the local Saudis or the Arab residents, whether they are watching Egypt, Morocco, Algeria or any Arab nation for that matter — every one of them gets the same love and support.”
