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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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Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his second goal and France's third in a 3-0 win over Sweden. Getty Images
Mbappe determined to 'enjoy World Cup to its fullest'

Les Bleus star scored two goals in 3-0 win over Sweden to move to within one of Messi's all-time record

World Cup 2026July 01, 2026
Morocco's Ismael Saibari has been one of the stars of the 2026 World Cup. Reuters
Who is Ismael Saibari - Morocco's World Cup breakout star?

Striker scored in all three group games and struck the winning penalty in Round of 32 clash against the Netherlands

World Cup 2026June 30, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Netherlands v Morocco - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - June 29, 2026 Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates after scoring the winning penalty in the penalty shootout REUTERS / Daniel Becerril
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Saibari the shoot-out hero as Morocco move into World Cup last 16

Atlas Lions win 3-2 on penalties after game finished 1-1 following extra time

World Cup 2026June 30, 2026
Mohamed Salah's goal at against New Zealand made him the highest scoring Egyptian at World Cups. Reuters
World Cup highs and lows: Egypt make history, dismal Saudi Arabia

Ismael Saibari enjoying a breakout tournament while Jordan gave a good account of themselves against Messi and Co

World Cup 2026June 29, 2026
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch celebrates after the team's victory over South Africa. AFP
Marsch gives US cold shoulder after Canada seal last-16 place

Co-hosts Canada needed an injury-time winner to beat South Africa in their Round-of-32 match in Los Angeles

World Cup 2026June 29, 2026
From left: Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Vozinha have enjoyed impressive World Cups so far.
World Cup team of the group phase: Messi, Haaland and Vozinha shine

Cape Verde the feel-good story of the tournament after securing place in Round of 32

World Cup 2026June 28, 2026
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
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