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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

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Steve is one of the of The National “originals”, arriving in Abu Dhabi in January 2008 to help launch the paper three months later. He has held a number of positions including online editor, page editor, senior sports editor and now sports editor. Steve has more than 15 years’ experience across a variety of media platforms. He writes comment and analysis on everything from football to rugby to boxing and is a regular guest on The National’s sport podcasts.
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Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring to make it 2-2 against Austria. AFP
Riyad Mahrez goals send Algeria through to World Cup Round of 32

Al Ahli Saudi winger's double earns North Africans a 3-3 draw and a place in the knockout rounds

World Cup 2026June 28, 2026
Soufiane Rahimi's introduction as a second-half sub inspired Morocco to victory over Haiti in Atlanta. AFP
Al Ain star Soufiane Rahimi sparks Morocco comeback victory over Haiti

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil finish top of Group C as Scotland face an anxious wait to see if they will advance to the Round of 32.

World Cup 2026June 25, 2026
Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, second right, shares a joke with teammates during training ahead of the match against Haiti. AFP
Morocco reaffirm support for Hakimi while Neymar could start for Brazil

Atlas Lions and Selecao both vying for top spot in Group C ahead of games against Haiti and Scotland

World Cup 2026June 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo got off the mark at the 2026 World Cup with two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cups

Two goals against Uzbekistan make Ronaldo the first player to score at six global finals

World Cup 2026June 24, 2026
Lionel Messi took his tally to 18 World Cup goals with a brace against Austria. AFP
Argentina boss praises Messi: 'When Leo switches on, everyone switches on'

Messi's brace in win over Austria took him to five goals at the 2026 World Cup and booked Argentina's place in the Round of 32

World Cup 2026June 23, 2026
Amine Gouiri celebrates scoring the winning goal for Algeria against Jordan. Reuters
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Jordan's World Cup over as Algeria stage thrilling comeback

Goals from Benbouali and Gouiri secure Algeria a 2-1 win in Group J

World Cup 2026June 23, 2026
Referee Omar Al Ali, right, took charge of his first match of the 2026 World Cup in the match between New Zealand and Egypt. AFP
'He's impressed me': Emirati referee draws praise for World Cup showing

He was joined by compatriots Mohamed Al Hammadi and VAR ref Mohamed Obaid Khadim for game between New Zealand and Egypt

World Cup 2026June 22, 2026
Mohamed Salah, right, and Mostafa Zico were both on the scoresheet in Egypt's win over New Zealand. AFP
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Salah and Zico the heroes as Egypt create World Cup history

Both players were on the scoresheet in a famous 3-1 win over New Zealand - the Pharaohs first at the global finals

World Cup 2026June 22, 2026
Morocco coach 'satisfied' with Scotland win and says team behind Hakimi

Moroccan captain told he will stand trial for rape hours before 1-0 win over Scotland at World Cup

World Cup 2026June 20, 2026
Tunisia's new head coach Herve Renard speaks to the media at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico. AFP
Tunisia boss Renard says players must be 'perfect collectively' against Japan

New coach will take charge of his first match after replacing Sarbi Lamouchi after Sweden defeat

World Cup 2026June 20, 2026
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to receive a red card for covering his mouth while talking to another player at the 2026 World Cup. AFP
Miguel Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering his mouth

Paraguay midfielder shown a red card after incident with Turkey's Mert Mulder

World Cup 2026June 20, 2026
Canada's Jonathan David celebrates scoring their second goal against Qatar. Reuters
David hat-trick cuts down Qatar as Kone injury leaves Canada 'shaken'

Qataris beaten 6-0 and finish match with nine men following red cards for Homam al Amin and Assim Madibo

World Cup 2026June 19, 2026
Lionel Messi, left, and Cristiano Ronaldo have made history by appearing at their sixth World Cup finals.
Messi v Ronaldo: How the rivals rank following their sixth World Cup starts

One had a stormer and scored a hat-trick; the other had a stinker and scored none

World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch after Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Group K. AFP
Ronaldo fails to fire as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point against Portugal

Early Joao Neves breakthrough cancelled out by Yoane Wissa's header

World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
Top row: Qatar's Boalem Khoukhi, Morocco's Ismael Saibari, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al Owais, Tunisia's Omar Rekik; bottom row: Jordan's Ali Olwan, Egypt's Mohamed Salah, Iraq's Aymen Hussein, Algeria's Riyad Mahrez.
ReviewHow did Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the region's other teams do in first matches?

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

World Cup 2026June 17, 2026
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