Fifa World Cup: Can Morocco inspire another Arab fairytale?

Emotions will run high when the eight Arab teams — a record number for the region in Fifa World Cup history — begin their campaign in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece in North America. At Qatar 2022, it was Morocco which captivated football fans with their giant-killing run, beating Belgium, Portugal and Spain to become the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals. The Moroccans’ epic run galvanised the Arab region as fans from across the world star