The 2026 Fifa World Cup is right around the corner and with an expanded tournament in boosting representation, seven countries from the Arab region have secured their ticket to the Americas, the largest number in history: Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Tunisia, and debutants Jordan, will have the chance to write a new chapters in their football history.
Morocco's 20 World Cup goals are the result of persistence, growth and historic breakthroughs. From their early appearances in the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, through decades of ups and downs, the national team became, in 2022, the first Arab country to reach the competition's semi-finals. That run produced their highest total of matches and goals in a single tournament to date.
Tunisia debuted in 1978, when their 3–1 win over Mexico made them the first African and Arab team to win a World Cup match. Since then, Tunisia have become one of the region's most consistent qualifiers, appearing in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018 and 2022. Their most recent highlight came in Qatar, where they defeated reigning champions France.
Saudi Arabia's World Cup debut in 1994 remains unforgettable, with two wins that earned them a place in the last 16, and the solo goal against Belgium by Saeed Al-Owairan is still remembered as one of the tournament's greatest strikes. The Green Falcons have since become regular qualifiers, collecting notable results such as the 2-1 win over Argentina in 2022. Nowadays, the kingdom is expanding their football system and positioning itself to gain momentum for an even bigger role on the global stage, hosting a men's World Cup in 2034.
