Morocco and Qatar make a dream start at the 2026 World Cup, earning dramatic draws against Brazil and Switzerland and inspiring pride across the Arab world.

How the $40.9 billion 2026 FIFA World Cup could boost Gulf tourism, travel and consumer spending as eight Arab teams take the global stage.

After its historic semifinal run in 2022, Morocco enters this tournament with ambitions of competing for the title.

Minute-by-minute report: The five-time champions face a tough test in their World Cup opener. Join Jeff Rueter for the latest action

World Cup photos: Day 3 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered late drama as Qatar secured a historic 1-1 draw against Switzerland with a stoppage-time equalizer. Brazil also…

Morocco and Qatar make a dream start at the 2026 World Cup, earning dramatic draws against Brazil and Switzerland and inspiring pride across the Arab world.

Fans flew in to witness one of the most competitive matches of this early phase of the 2026 World Cup.