Tarek Dhiab Backs Morocco to Qualify from 2026 World Cup Group Stage

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20 May 2026at22:49

Former Tunisian international Tarak Dhiab has backed the Moroccan national team to progress beyond the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Speaking on the Saudi channel "Riyadha Thamania", Dhiab asserted that Morocco is capable of qualifying from a group that includes Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland.

The same speaker also explained that the Egyptian national team has a chance to advance past the first round. He stated, “Egypt possesses good attacking players such as Salah and Marmoush. They only need to win one match to qualify for the next round as one of the best third-placed teams, potentially facing Iran and New Zealand.”

The source further indicated that the Algerian national team could also progress beyond the first round, remarking, “Algeria has a good squad and possesses a young team with great potential. We witnessed their performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.”

On the other hand, Dhiab noted that the national teams of Tunisia, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are in extremely difficult groups, making their progression beyond the first round no easy feat.

Q&A

What did Tarek Dhiab say about Morocco's 2026 World Cup chances?

Tarek Dhiab expressed strong confidence in the Moroccan national team's ability to advance past the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He believes they are capable of qualifying from a challenging group that includes Brazil and Scotland.

How does Tarek Dhiab view the prospects of other Arab teams in the 2026 World Cup?

Tarek Dhiab believes Egypt and Algeria also possess good chances to progress beyond the first round, citing Egypt's strong attacking players and Algeria's young, potential-filled squad. However, he noted that Tunisia, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia face extremely difficult groups.

What challenges do some Arab national teams face in the 2026 World Cup, according to Dhiab?

According to Tarek Dhiab, national teams like Tunisia, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are placed in extremely difficult groups for the 2026 World Cup. He suggests their progression beyond the first round will be a significant challenge due to the strength of their opponents.