The Egyptian national team secured its first-ever World Cup victory on Sunday (21), defeating New Zealand 3–1. Morocco beat Scotland 1–0 on Friday (19), giving Arab teams a total of two positive results in the tournament.
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The Consulates General of Qatar and Canada in São Paulo and the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce organized an event at the Football Museum on Thursday (18), featuring large-screen broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup match between the two countries.
Eight Arab national teams are competing in the FIFA World Cup. In the opening round, which concluded on Wednesday (17), draws secured by Saudi Arabia and Qatar came as surprises. Egypt and Morocco also drew their matches. Jordan, Iraq, Algeria, and Tunisia were defeated.
Athletes Ali Farag and Ramy Ashour, two legends of Egyptian squash, spoke with participants at the 1st Squash Experience about their careers, behind-the-scenes stories, and the challenges of the sport.
The teams played to a 1–1 draw in their first Group C match, held in New Jersey, United States.
A Brazilian officiating team will oversee the Arab side’s opening match against Belgium on Monday (15). The tournament’s opening game also featured a Brazilian referee.
Fans will be able to watch the World Cup match free of charge in the São Paulo museum’s outdoor area and auditorium. Activities and pre-match programming will begin on Saturday morning (13).
In the latest round of warm-up matches ahead of the tournament, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan suffered defeats, while Iraq, Qatar and Morocco drew. Saudi Arabia secured a win, and Algeria will take the field on Tuesday (9).
Over the past 12 months, six Brazilian referees and assistant referees have been appointed to officiate matches in Arab countries. The strongest ties are with the UAE Football Association, but negotiations are also underway with other countries.
The men’s national teams of Brazil and Egypt will face off in a preparatory match for the FIFA World Cup on June 6 at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) in the United States.
The Arab country’s national team is in the same group as Brazil in the tournament and features standouts Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz among its 26-man squad. The match between the two teams will take place on June 13.
Raphael Claus and assistant referees Fabrini Bevilaqua and Nailton Oliveira will take the field on Friday (22) for the UAE President’s Cup final between Al Jazira and Al Ain.
Documentary series aims to portray the sport’s golden years and its ties to Esporte Clube Sírio, founded by Arab immigrants. Producer Valete de Copas Filmes is seeking sponsors for the project.
Men’s team will compete in the Mohammed VI International Tournament in Salé against clubs from all continents.
