World Cup 2026: More MENA countries competing than ever before

WorldFootball
25 Jun 2026 • 11:12 PM MYT
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Beyond Iran, what of sportswashing – countries pouring money into football in a bid to launder their image on the world stage? That's an allegation directed at Qatar, which hosted the last World Cup, but also at Saudi Arabia, which will play host to the 2030 tournament.

For more, we speak to sports journalist Ruben Slagter.

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