Al-Shouali: "I Retract My Previous Statement... Morocco is Capable of Competing For and Winning the World Cup" - Elbotola
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Al-Shouali: "I Retract My Previous Statement... Morocco is Capable of Competing For and Winning the World Cup"

Al-Shouali: "I Retract My Previous Statement... Morocco is Capable of Competing For and Winning the World Cup"

19 January 2026at12:39

Tunisian commentator for beIN Sports, Issam Al-Shouali, has retracted his previous statements regarding the impossibility of an Arab national team winning the World Cup, emphasizing that the Moroccan national team is capable of achieving this feat.

Al-Shouali's remarks came during his commentary on the Africa Cup of Nations final, which pitted the Moroccan national team against its Senegalese counterpart, with the latter ultimately winning the title.

Al-Shouali stated: "I retract my previous words when I said that I, my children, and my grandchildren would never witness an Arab national team lifting the World Cup."

The Tunisian commentator continued, saying: "Today, I believe Morocco is capable of competing, and I predict they will win the title."

What prompted Issam Al-Shouali to change his World Cup prediction for Arab teams?

Issam Al-Shouali's change of heart occurred during his commentary on the Africa Cup of Nations final, where he witnessed the Moroccan national team's capabilities, leading him to believe they can now win the World Cup.

What was the result of the Africa Cup of Nations final referenced by Issam Al-Shouali?

The Africa Cup of Nations final, during which Al-Shouali made his remarks, saw the Moroccan national team compete against Senegal, with Senegal ultimately securing the title.

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