نجوم مانشستر سيتي الأكثر حضوراً في المونديال

أكدت القوائم النهائية للمنتخبات المشاركة في كأس العالم 2026 حجم التأثير الذي تمارسه الأندية الكبرى على كرة القدم العالمية، بعدما تصدر نادي مانشستر سيتي الانجليزي قائمة الأندية الأكثر تمثيلًا في المونديال بـ19 لاعبًا، في رقم يعكس قوة تشكيلته وتنوع جنسيات نجومه المشاركين مع منتخباتهم الوطنية، في المونديال الذي سينطلق يوم 11 من الشهر الجاري.
وجاء بايرن ميونيخ في المركز الثاني بـ18 لاعبًا، فيما تقاسم كل من أرسنال الانجليزي وباريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي المركز الثالث بواقع 16 لاعبًا لكل منهما، بينما حل برشلونة الاسباني خامسًا بـ15 لاعبًا.
وتعكس هذه الأرقام الهيمنة المستمرة للأندية الأوروبية الكبرى على المشهد الدولي، حيث تضم هذه الفرق نخبة من أبرز نجوم العالم الذين يمثلون عشرات المنتخبات في البطولة التي تقام لأول مرة بمشاركة 48 منتخبًا.
وعلى الصعيد العربي والآسيوي، برز الهلال السعودي كأكثر الأندية العربية تمثيلًا في كأس العالم بواقع 12 لاعبًا، متساويًا مع أندية عريقة مثل مانشستر يونايتد الانكليزي واتليتكو مدريد الاسباني ويؤكد ذلك المكانة المتصاعدة للدوري السعودي الذي أصبح محطة رئيسية للعديد من اللاعبين الدوليين.
كما سجلت الأندية العربية الأخرى حضورًا قويًا، إذ ظهر كل من النصر السعودي ومواطنه الأهلي بجانب فريق الأهلي المصري أيضا قائمة الأندية التي تملك 9 لاعبين في المنتخبات المشاركة، وهو ما يعكس التطور الكبير الذي تشهده الكرة العربية في السنوات الأخيرة.
وضمت القائمة أيضًا أندية بارزة مثل ليفربول الانجليزي وجالطة سراي التركي وبوروسيا دورتموند الالماني بـ11 لاعبًا لكل منها، بينما تواجدت أندية بحجم ايندهوفن الهولندي وريال مدريد الاسباني واي سي ميلان الايطالي ضمن قائمة الأندية التي يمثلها 10 لاعبين في المونديال.
وتؤكد هذه الإحصائيات أن كأس العالم 2026 لن يكون مجرد صراع بين المنتخبات الوطنية، بل سيكون أيضًا ساحة تنافس غير مباشرة بين الأندية الكبرى التي تسعى لإثبات قدرتها على صناعة النجوم وتطوير اللاعبين القادرين على التألق في أكبر حدث كروي على مستوى العالم، ومع اقتراب انطلاق البطولة، ستتجه الأنظار إلى أداء هؤلاء اللاعبين ومدى قدرتهم على نقل نجاحاتهم مع أنديتهم إلى منتخباتهم الوطنية في النسخة التاريخية الكبرى من كأس العالم. chickenroadslot.lat

Doha, Qatar: Jassim Al Jassim, CEO of the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) in Qatar, participated in the Foreign Policy Sports Diplomacy Summit held at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The summit brought together leaders from government, diplomacy, media, and investment to explore sport's growing role as a tool for international cooperation and economic development.

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“Qatar’s hosting journey did not end with the FIFA World Cup 2022,” said His Excellency Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States.

“The expertise and partnerships built through that tournament continue to support the global sporting community, including preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America. We are proud that Qatar’s hosting legacy is contributing to the next chapter of World Cup history, and that hosting the Foreign Policy Sports Diplomacy Summit reflects our commitment to advancing international dialogue through sport.”

Speaking on a panel titled Welcoming the World: Leadership Lessons From Mega Event Hosts, Al Jassim reflected on the lasting legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which showcased Arab culture, hospitality, and operational excellence on a global stage, firmly establishing Qatar on the world map of sport.

“For Qatar, hosting FIFA World Cup 2022 was never the finish line. It was the foundation for building long-term national capabilities. We weren't building for one event; we were building an ecosystem and a generation of expertise,” said Al Jassim.

“Today we continue to benefit from the infrastructure, expertise, partnerships and international relationships that were strengthened through the tournament. Equally important is human legacy. Thousands of people developed new skills and capabilities that continue to contribute to Qatar and to international sport.”

Al Jassim also addressed the cultural impact of hosting international sporting events, describing how Qatar's sporting legacy has united fans from across the globe and invited them to immerse themselves in local culture, helping to break down stereotypes and misconceptions about the region.

“Sport is one of the few truly universal languages. It allows countries to tell their story in a way that transcends politics, geography and culture. The lesson for any major national celebration is that people connect with authenticity. The most powerful stories are not manufactured; they come from a country's people, values and lived experiences. The World Cup gave us a platform to showcase who we are as a nation, but also who we aspire to be. The event became a bridge between cultures and a vehicle for mutual understanding.”

Since hosting the Middle East's first FIFA World Cup, Qatar has built an illustrious sporting legacy featuring a number of record-breaking events, including the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and three consecutive FIFA tournaments in 2025: the first 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup, the FIFA Arab Cup, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

“Hosting at this scale is ultimately about people. Infrastructure is important, but infrastructure alone does not deliver a World Cup or a continental championship. What delivers those events are thousands of highly trained people working together across security, transport, operations, technology, media, hospitality, healthcare and dozens of other functions,” said Al Jassim.

As the world turns its attention to the next FIFA World Cup in North America, Al Jassim underscored Qatar's commitment to building on its sporting legacy through knowledge sharing and international cooperation.

A dedicated team of experts from Qatar – who played key roles in delivering landmark tournaments in the country – has been deployed across several Host Cities in the United States and Canada to support delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026, under a knowledge and expertise transfer Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA. A second contingent of SC staff and stakeholders is participating in an observation programme to deepen understanding of cross-border mega-events.

“Every tournament leaves its own unique mark on football and on the world. Qatar 2022 was a historic moment for the Middle East and Arab world. FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be historic for different reasons,” Al Jassim concluded.

Qatar will welcome the world once again when it hosts the second of five consecutive editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup from 19 November to 13 December.

The 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Morocco alongside Spain, and Portugal will be a “great success,” stated Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on April 15 in Madrid.

Speaking during a joint press briefing with his Portuguese counterpart, Luis Montenegro, Sanchez stressed that the “2030 World Cup will be a great success because we are three nations, Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, who love football as societies”.

“We have a long, proven record in organizing sporting events, which demonstrates our organizational capacity”, added the head of the Spanish government.

“I am sure that the World Cup will be a great organizational success with a friendly country like Morocco,” he affirmed.

For his part, Montenegro reiterated the “full commitment” of the three countries to guarantee the success of this global event, noting that Portugal, Spain, and Morocco are convinced of the importance of this event on multiple levels.

“It will be an opportunity to showcase to the world the values that we defend in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco,” concluded the Portuguese official.

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New Jersey, USA: Brazil striker Igor Thiago said Wednesday he is eager to make history as the South American team bids for its sixth World Cup title in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 24-year-old described the June 11-July 19 tournament as a "unique chance" that he doesn't intend to waste.

"I'm very happy to be one of the players called up and to be able to be around these guys," he told a news conference.

"Having the chance to put our names in history is one of those special opportunities we get in life. I hope that when all of this is over, we can achieve our goal."

He earned his first Brazil call-up in March and has already scored two goals in three international appearances.

"It's the greatest achievement of my personal and professional life," he said of the chance to represent Brazil at the World Cup.

"I always dreamed of playing for my country, but when you actually live this moment and arrive here, the feeling goes far beyond anything you imagined or dreamed of. I'm very grateful for everything."

Igor is the only traditional center forward in Brazil's squad, with wingers or second strikers making up the remainder of the attacking options.

He said he would be ready to perform if called upon by manager Carlo Ancelotti.

"When you wear the national team shirt, I think you have to be prepared and ready for whatever comes," he said. "The pressure to always play our best football pushes us to bring out the best in ourselves. There is healthy competition for places and that's important for the national team."

Brazil will begin its World Cup campaign against Morocco in New Jersey on June 13 before meeting Haiti and Scotland in Group C

A closer look at Al Annabi’s Group B opponents: Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s quest for a first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout stage berth will hinge on how they navigate a challenging but not insurmountable Group B featuring Switzerland, co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Having secured qualification through the traditional route for the first time in their history, Al Annabi arrive in North America with greater belief than four years ago, when their home World Cup ended with three defeats from three matches.

“Our first target is to clear the group and we have a chance to qualify for the knockout stage and we are ready,” defender Pedro Miguel said recently.

“We will give everything to qualify. We just have to fight until the end. After we qualify, we will take one match at a time.”

Head coach Julen Lopetegui has echoed that mindset since naming his final 26-man squad, insisting Qatar must focus on themselves rather than the reputations of their opponents.

“I am not worried about whether we face Bosnia, Italy, Wales or Switzerland. What concerns me is how we compete,” the Spaniard said.

“In theory, any of those teams may be stronger than us, but they have to prove that on the pitch. Our job is to defend our chances and compete from the first minute.”

Qatar open their campaign against Switzerland in Santa Clara on June 13 before meeting co-hosts Canada in Vancouver on June 18, a match that will be played in the early hours of June 19 Qatar time. Their group stage concludes against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Seattle on June 24.

Switzerland set the benchmark

Ranked 19th in the world, Switzerland enter as the highest-ranked side in the group and are widely viewed as favourites to top it. The Swiss have become one of Europe’s most consistent tournament teams, reaching the knockout stages in each of the last three World Cups.

Captain Granit Xhaka, Switzerland’s most-capped player, will feature at his fourth successive World Cup, while Ricardo Rodriguez is also set for a fourth appearance. Manager Murat Yakin has retained a strong core from the squad that reached the knockout rounds in Qatar four years ago, with 17 members returning.

Organised and experienced Switzerland present Qatar’s toughest test and an early test of how far Al Annabi have progressed since 2022.

Canada banking on home support

Canada, ranked 30th, carry the expectations of a co-host nation and will enjoy strong backing on home soil.

Their 2022 World Cup return in Qatar ended in three defeats, but performances showed progress. Under Jesse Marsch, they have continued to improve, highlighted by a Copa America semi-final run in 2024.

Alphonso Davies remains the standout name, though he is managing a hamstring issue, while Jonathan David and Cyle Larin offer proven attacking quality. Marsch’s squad blends experience with a younger core that has developed over the past two years.

For Qatar, the Vancouver meeting could prove crucial in the fight for knockout qualification.

Bosnia and Herzegovina chasing history

Bosnia and Herzegovina arrive with momentum after sealing qualification by defeating Italy on penalties in the play-off final, following a shootout win over Wales. It marks only their second World Cup appearance since their debut in 2014.

Veteran striker Edin Dzeko, now 40, remains central to their hopes, supported by experienced players including Sead Kolasinac and Ermedin Demirovic. A younger group led by Esmir Bajraktarevic has added fresh energy.

Bosnia may be the lowest-ranked side in the group, but their qualifying run underlined resilience and composure under pressure. Their head coach Sergej Barbarez has set an ambitious tone ahead of the tournament.

“First of all, we’ll show who we are,” Barbarez told FIFA.

“The results speak for themselves – we’ll make life difficult for every opponent. We want to prove we can mix it with the best.”

Different Qatar, different expectations

Qatar arrive in North America with a squad blending established leaders such as Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al Haydos and Miguel with a younger generation eager to make its mark.

Unlike 2022, when the pressure of hosting weighed heavily, Qatar enter this tournament with more experience and less external expectation.

“We are feeling less pressure because we are not playing at home,” Miguel said.

“We had a lot of pressure to play an amazing World Cup in front of our home fans. Unfortunately we couldn’t do it. But that is part of football. It’s been four years and we have a lot more experience now.”

With the top two teams guaranteed progression to the round of 32 and additional spots available for some third-placed sides, Qatar know their knockout hopes remain within reach. As Lopetegui has repeatedly stressed, Qatar’s qualification hopes will be decided not by names in the group, but by execution on the pitch.