A mixed bag with encouraging results for likes of Qatar and Morocco while Tunisia, Iraq, Algeria and Jordan suffer heavy defeats

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.

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Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Egypt and New Zealand all earned surprise results as underdogs continue to frustrate football's traditional powers at FIFA World Cup 2026.

A mixed bag with encouraging results for likes of Qatar and Morocco while Tunisia, Iraq, Algeria and Jordan suffer heavy defeats