Articles
The Jordanian Messi: Mousa Al Tamari’s journey to the World Cup
With injury doubts over Yazan Al Naimat and Ali Olwan, the diminutive winger's importance to his country takes on even greater significance this summer
InterviewBacary Sagna: Wenger understood the human being before he understood the player
Former Arsenal and Man City player sits down with The National to discuss a career shaped by elite dressing rooms, personal loss and reinvention
'Delivering the Dubai World Cup was testament to the dedication of the UAE'
Dubai Racing Club CEO Ali Al Ali reflects on the challenge of putting on the 30th edition of one of the richest nights in horse racing
The goal that healed a nation: Aymen Hussein and Iraq’s World Cup story
Striker had traumatic upbringing before going on to forge successful football career, culminating in grabbing the goal that ended 40-year wait for spot in global finals
ColumnWhy Iraq’s World Cup qualification left me celebrating and grieving
Our columnist on what it meant to see Iraq clinch their place at the global finals after 40 years of hurt
Renard on shaky ground after Saudi Arabia's disjointed World Cup build-up
Underwhelming performances against Egypt and Serbia highlight flaws in Green Falcons' game ahead of summer finals
Turkey one win away from ending 24 years of World Cup hurt
Vincenzo Montella's side take on Kosovo in Pristina for place in 2026 finals
Japanese GP talking points: Teen sensation Antonelli, McLaren back in mix
Mercedes driver Antonelli makes history at Suzuka
Japanese GP talking points: Ferrari could find edge around Suzuka
Mercedes have dominated first two races, but power advantage on straight-line sections may be nullified this weekend
Can Italy qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup?
Gennaro Gattuso's team face Northern Ireland hoping to end decade-long wait for finals qualification
'Iran does not want to play World Cup games in the US – you can't blame them'
Iranian football expert Nima Tavallaey tells The National why he is pessimistic about this summer's tournament
F1 counts cost of cancelled Grand Prix weekends in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Both races have contributed significantly to the sport through hosting fees while Gulf nations will now miss out on commercial benefits of events
Chinese GP talking points: Historic day for Antonelli, more misery for McLaren
Lewis Hamilton finally lands on podium in Shanghai while teams continue to come to terms with new regulations
Australian GP talking points: Mercedes are back, Hamilton hope, Verstappen vents
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secure one-two finish for Silver Arrows is F1 opener
F1 2026: New teams, circuits, drivers and a decade defining electrical revolution
Massive shake-up in rules and regulations makes for one of the most intriguing seasons in years
