The 2026 World Cup witnessed a notable Arab presence, but the journey of the Arab teams varied between early exits and long endurance reaching advanced rounds.

The Qatari team was the first Arab team to bid farewell to the tournament, as its journey ended at the group stage, leaving early and opening a page of evaluation after a participation that did not fulfill the hopes of its fans.

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In contrast, the Moroccan team carried the Arab banner to the farthest point, as it continued its distinguished journey in the knockout stages, overcoming several difficult hurdles, before stopping at the quarter-finals with a 2-0 loss to France. Between Qatar's early exit and Morocco's resilience until the quarter-finals, Arab football appeared in the 2026 World Cup in a different light, with teams leaving from the first round and others reaching the knockout stages, confirming that Arab presence is no longer merely participation but a genuine pursuit of impact and competition. The first Arab team to leave the 2026 World Cup: Qatar. The last Arab team to leave the 2026 World Cup: Morocco.