The Arab teams at the 2026 World Cup โ Arab pride on the world stage
The the 2026 World Cup sees a record number of Arab teams. From North Africa to the Gulf, the Arab teams will carry the hopes of the whole Arab world. Follow the Arab teams' matches with an IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat.
๐ The Arab teams at the 2026 World Cup
For the first time in World Cup history, a record number of Arab teams have qualified:
Egypt
Group BThe Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, chasing history
Saudi Arabia
Group ASaudi Arabia, led by the stars of the Saudi league
Morocco
Group CThe Atlas Lions after their 2022 semi-final
Tunisia
Group GThe Eagles of Carthage with big ambitions
Algeria
Group HThe Desert Warriors return strongly
Qatar
Group FQatar, the Asian champions, bring experience
Emirates
Group LThe UAE return after a long absence
Jordan
Group IJordan at their first ever World Cup
Iraq
Group JIraq's Lions of Mesopotamia return to the World Cup
Oman
Group KOman at their first World Cup
๐ Contents
- A historic achievement for Arab football
- Details of each Arab team
- Arab teams' match schedule
- Arab stars
- Each team's ambitions and predictions
- Arab teams' World Cup history
- The Arabs' best World Cup achievements
- TV channels
- How to watch the Arab teams' matches
- The best subscriptions to follow them
- FAQ
๐ A historic achievement for Arab football
The qualification of a record number of Arab teams for the 2026 World Cup is a historic achievement unprecedented in Arab football. This record reflects the big progress of Arab football in recent years, especially after Morocco's historic run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals โ the first African and Arab team to get that far.
This wide participation gives Arab fans the chance to follow their teams on football's biggest stage. To follow the matches, get a strong IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat. Also follow our guide to watching with less buffering.
โฝ Details of each Arab team
๐ช๐ฌ Egypt โ the Pharaohs
The Pharaohs are in Group B . Led by Mohamed Salah and Egypt's football stars, the team wants to get past the group stage for the first time. See Egypt's full details.
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia โ the Green Falcons
Saudi Arabia are in Group A . After their shock win over Argentina in 2022, the team wants to repeat that success with its new stars.
๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco โ the Atlas Lions
The Atlas Lions are in Group C . After their 2022 semi-final, Morocco go into the tournament as one of the teams expected to do well.
๐น๐ณ Tunisia โ the Eagles of Carthage
The Eagles of Carthage are in Group G . Tunisia want to make history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time.
๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria โ the Desert Warriors
The Desert Warriors are in Group H . Algeria return to the World Cup after an absence and want a result worthy of their history.
๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ Al Annabi
Qatar are in Group F . The current Asian champions go into the tournament with great confidence.
๐ฆ๐ช UAE โ Al Abyad
The UAE are in Group L . A historic return to the World Cup after years of waiting.
๐ฏ๐ด Jordan โ Al Nashama
Jordan are in Group I . Jordan's first World Cup โ a historic achievement for Jordanian football.
๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq โ the Lions of Mesopotamia
Iraq are in Group J . Iraq return to the World Cup after a long absence with big ambitions.
๐ด๐ฒ Oman โ Al Ahmar
Oman are in Group K . Oman's first World Cup โ a dream come true for Omani fans.
๐ Arab teams' match schedule
The Arab teams' group-stage schedule (check FIFA's official schedule for final dates):
| Team | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt | vs USA 12 June | vs Switzerland 17 June | vs Korea 22 June |
| ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia | vs Mexico 11 June | vs Denmark 16 June | vs Ecuador 21 June |
| ๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco | vs Belgium 12 June | vs Canada 17 June | vs Australia 22 June |
| ๐น๐ณ Tunisia | vs France 14 June | vs Chile 19 June | vs Slovakia 24 June |
| ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria | vs England 15 June | vs Italy 20 June | vs Panama 25 June |
| ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar | vs Germany 14 June | vs Colombia 19 June | vs Cรดte d'Ivoire 24 June |
| ๐ฆ๐ช UAE | vs Turkey 16 June | vs Ukraine 21 June | vs Honduras 26 June |
| ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan | vs Portugal 15 June | vs Netherlands 20 June | vs Costa Rica 25 June |
| ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq | vs Croatia 16 June | vs Sweden 21 June | vs New Zealand 26 June |
| ๐ด๐ฒ Oman | vs Poland 16 June | vs Serbia 21 June | vs Cameroon 26 June |
โญ Arab stars at the World Cup
๐ช๐ฌ Mohamed Salah
Egypt's captain and one of the best players in the world.
๐ฒ๐ฆ Achraf Hakimi
Paris Saint-Germain star and Morocco captain, one of the best full-backs in the world.
๐ธ๐ฆ Salem Al-Dawsari
Saudi Arabia's captain and Al Hilal star, the team's top scorer.
๐น๐ณ Wahbi Khazri
Tunisia's captain and one of the best Arab forwards.
๐ฉ๐ฟ Riyad Mahrez
Algeria's captain and an outstanding winger.
๐ถ๐ฆ Almoez Ali
Qatar's all-time top scorer and Asian champion.
๐ฏ Each team's ambitions and predictions
- ๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco: the best chance of reaching the knockouts, and maybe repeating their semi-final run
- ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia: big ambitions of getting out of the group, led by the league's stars
- ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt: the Pharaohs hope to reach the round of 32 for the first time
- ๐น๐ณ Tunisia: the Eagles of Carthage dream of the knockout stage
- ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria: the Desert Warriors return with strong hopes of qualifying
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar: Al Annabi want to improve on their 2022 World Cup
- ๐ฆ๐ช UAE: aiming for the knockout stage for the first time
- ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan: a historic first appearance โ the aim is to do the country proud
- ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq: the Lions of Mesopotamia want a historic qualification
- ๐ด๐ฒ Oman: a first appearance and hopes of a good result
๐ Arab teams' World Cup history
Arab football has a rich World Cup history:
- 1934: Egypt, the first Arab team at a World Cup
- 1970: Morocco, the first Arab team in the modern group stage
- 1986: Morocco, the first Arab team to reach the round of 16
- 1994: Saudi Arabia and Morocco shine in the USA
- 2002: Saudi Arabia in Korea and Japan
- 2010: Algeria return at the South Africa World Cup
- 2018: Several Arab teams take part (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Morocco)
- 2022: Morocco make history by reaching the semi-finals
- 2026: A record number of Arab teams!
๐บ TV channels for the Arab teams' matches
With an IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat, follow the Arab teams' matches:
- Channels beIN Sports - official broadcaster with Arabic commentary
- Channels SSC Saudi - coverage of Saudi Arabia's matches
- Channels Abu Dhabi Sports - full coverage with Arabic commentary
- Channels Qatar's Al Kass - coverage of Qatar's matches
- Channels Al Jazeera Sports - coverage of the Arab teams
- Channel ON Time Sports - special coverage of Egypt
- Read the complete sports channels guide
๐ฏ How to watch the Arab teams' matches with less buffering
With many Arab matches in the group stage, follow these tips:
- Get a strong IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat
- Choose the 2026 World Cup the dedicated package
- 25 Mbps+ internet for 4K
- Follow our guide to watching with less buffering
- Use a professional IPTV app
- If you have any problem, see IPTV troubleshooting
๐ The best subscriptions to follow the Arab teams
โ FAQ
โ How many Arab teams are at the 2026 World Cup?
A record number of Arab teams qualified. Check FIFA's official list for the final line-up.
โ Which is the strongest Arab team at the tournament?
Morocco are seen as the favourites after their 2022 semi-final, followed by Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
โ Which Arab teams are World Cup debutants?
Jordan and Oman are taking part for the first time in their history.
โ How can I follow all the Arab teams' matches?
Get a strong IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat.
โ What are the biggest Arab matches at the World Cup?
Several big clashes against European and South American teams โ check the official schedule!
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