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Noureldein Ghanem
Noureldein Ghanem is an Assistant Producer at TRT World
Noureldein Ghanem is an Assistant Producer at TRT World
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Euphoria in Mexico as El Tri break opener curse in World Cup kickoff against South Africa
Mexico secure their first opening-match victory after seven tournaments, sparking fresh optimism among fans about El Tri's prospects in the 2026 World Cup.
4 min read
2026 World Cup opener: Mexico vs South Africa — Classic big dogs vs underdogs showdown at Azteca
Experts overwhelmingly expect 14th-ranked co-hosts Mexico to kick off their World Cup with a comfortable win and three points, though 60th-ranked South Africa are more than capable of making it a hard-fought affair.
4 min read
Türkiye, Norway, Morocco, Japan, Algeria — Why these teams could be 2026 World Cup's dark horses
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 across North America, TRT World spotlights the dark horse teams poised to spring major surprises.
6 min read
Dembele, Guler, Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo, Salah... the fantastic 15 set to light up the 2026 World Cup
From electrifying wingers to ruthless goal-scorers, TRT World profiles 15 players you simply cannot miss this FIFA World Cup.
14 min read
Dark horse Türkiye: Can the 2002 semi-finalists spring a shock in the 2026 World Cup?
After a 24-year absence, Türkiye return to football's grandest stage armed with a dynamic blend of youthful talent and veteran know-how, determined to make their mark — "adim adim".
5 min read
World Cup 2026: Iran vs US — Could 'the mother of all games' happen again?
A US-Iran clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be electric with tension, unfolding against the backdrop of the US war on Iran. But could it actually happen? Here are the most plausible scenarios and pathways.
6 min read
End of eras — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set for their final World Cup
The Argentine and Portuguese legends will extend their storied international legacies one final time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with the tantalising possibility of them facing each other in a quarter-final showdown on July 11.
7 min read
Europe's elite squads and South America's powerhouses. Top favourites for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Will the dominant European trio maintain their grip, or can South American teams rewrite the script once more? We take a closer look at some of the teams with the strongest prospects of winning the World Cup.
4 min read
2026 FIFA World Cup: 104 thrilling matches in North America — your quick guide
Here's everything you need to know about football's ultimate spectacle — from the groups and venues to the host cities, key dates, and ticket prices.
4 min read
Colombia heads to the polls. Here's who voters are backing and why
Colombians across municipalities and backgrounds tell TRT World who they plan to back and the key issues shaping their choices as the country prepares to elect a successor to Petro.
5 min read
