Shomurodov, Khusanov in the limelight as Cannavaro names strong Uzbekistan squad

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Shomurodov, Khusanov in the limelight as Cannavaro names strong Uzbekistan squad

Edmonton: Head coach Fabio Cannavaro went for the tried and trusted in naming the Uzbekistan squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday.

The Central Asian nation, who will be making their debut on the global stage, will feature in a tough but exciting Group K.

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Al Taamari, Olwan to spearhead Jordan challenge

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Al Taamari, Olwan to spearhead Jordan challenge

Amman: Musa Al Taamari and Ali Olwan will lead Jordan's historic challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the nation set to make their debut appearance on football's biggest stage.

Head coach Jamal Sellami named his final 26-man squad, with Rennes winger Al Taamari and prolific forward Olwan expected to play key roles as Jordan seek to progress from a difficult Group J.

Afif, Ali to power Qatar

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Afif, Ali to power Qatar

Doha: Akram Afif and Almoez Ali will be at the forefront as head coach Julen Lopetegui named Qatar's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday.

Set to appear on the global stage on merit for the first time after hosting the 2022 edition, Qatar will face co-hosts Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland in Group B.

Taremi, Jahanbakhsh to front IR Iran

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Taremi, Jahanbakhsh to front IR Iran

Istanbul: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Amir ⁠Ghalenoei placed his faith in veterans Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh as he named his FIFA World Cup 2026 squad on Monday.

Taremi, 33, who plays for ⁠Olympiacos, and former Brighton & Hove Albion winger Jahanbakhsh, will ​lead the attack ‌in the tournament.

Arnold goes for experienced Iraq squad

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Arnold goes for experienced Iraq squad

Barcelona: Head coach Graham Arnold named an experienced squad as Iraq look forward to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Set for only their second appearance at the global showpiece, Iraq will have to contend with former champions France, Senegal and Norway in Group I.

Al Dawsari, Abdulhamid to lead Saudi Arabia

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Al Dawsari, Abdulhamid to lead Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Salem Al Dawsari will lead Saudi Arabia's challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the forward set to make his third appearance at the global showpiece.

Head coach Georgios Donis named his final squad on Monday, with Lens defender Saud Abdulhamid also expected to play a prominent role in Saudi Arabia's bid to advance past the group stage.

Al Hilal SFC’s Al ‌Dawsari, the 2025 AFC Player of the Year, scored the winner in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 upset of Argentina in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opener.