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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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From stands to social media, Norway's 'Ro! Ro! Ro!' chant sweeps the World Cup: The story behind it
Wearing Viking helmets, chanting "Ro", and mimicking a rowing motion, Norway’s fans have turned their ritual into theatre, creating one of the defining images of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
3 min read
Türkiye's early World Cup exit: Bad luck wasn't the only problem
Despite dominating possession, firing 62 shots in their matches against Australia and Paraguay, and a win over USA, Türkiye were eliminated from the World Cup. We examine what went wrong for the Crescent Stars.
10 min read
Road to New Jersey opens for 32 teams as World Cup group stage concludes
With the 2026 edition now in its decisive knockout phase, we take a closer look at the bracket, performance stats, and the records that have been shattered.
5 min read
France vs Norway: Expect fireworks as World Cup heavyweights take on potential dark horse
Les Bleus and The Vikings have already reached the knockout stages, but their group clash promises to be a high-octane encounter. Race for Golden Boot between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will further heighten the drama.
3 min read
What does Trump ally De la Espriella's win in razor-tight election mean for Colombia?
Abelardo de la Espriella's victory over Ivan Cepeda reflects sharply competing visions for the country's future, with experts stressing incoming administration will need to make nearly half of the population feel included in the next government.
7 min read
England vs Croatia: Group stage 'final' pits favourites against World Cup specialists
As World Cup spotlight turns to Group L, Wednesday's clash in Texas offers The Three Lions a chance for redemption after The Blazers eliminated them 2-1 in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
5 min read
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
