Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

Author: Ali El GarniPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Morocco

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Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

A record eight MENA teams (Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia) are participating in the 2026 World Cup. Morocco's historic semifinal in 2022 boosts regional confidence. Algeria returns after 2014, relying on Riyad Mahrez. The tournament starts June 11, 2026.

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