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World Cup 2026: Internet revels in Belgium's crushing of USA

From jokes about calls from the White House to viral Trump memes, the elimination of the US became one of the internet's favourite moments of the World Cup

Why Sahrawis are rallying behind Algeria, and not Morocco, at the World Cup

As World Cup host, the US is sportsmaxxing through war and genocide

Abdullah Al-Arian

Fifa drops Somali referee from World Cup after US denies entry

Ahead of NBA finals, advocates renew call for league to sever ties with UAE

Is Fifa World Cup 2026 the most exclusionary tournament in history?

English Premier League clubs accused of sportswashing Israel's atrocities

Spain's Sanchez slams Israeli minister for attack on Yamal over Palestinian flag

Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag during Barcelona title celebrations

Saudi own goal: How buying Egyptian football clubs failed to pay off

Mostafa Mohamed

Saudi Sports Minister Turki al-Sheikh to quit Egyptian football

Pyramids FC: Saudi ownership of Cairo club angers Egyptian football fans

The Middle East and the World Cup: 15 moments which defined football

Pro-Saddam chants at Algeria-Iraq football match spark diplomatic spat

UAE judo contest back on after it lifts ban on Israeli flag

Palestinian football chief banned by FIFA over Messi comments

Saudi teenager wins FIFA eWorld Cup final and $250,000

Egypt's Mohamed Salah shortlisted for FIFA player of the year prize

'We need this joy': How the World Cup is uniting Iranian society

Immigration makes nations stronger - just look at France

CJ Werleman

Football: Second religion of the Middle East