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In-depth: Beyond winning the tournament itself, there is a much bigger prize at stake for Iraq.
In-depth: The Iranian team's symbolic show of solidarity with anti-government demonstrators by not singing the national anthem comes amid a frenetic build-up to the World Cup overshadowed by ongoing national protests.
In-depth: From Morocco to Saudi Arabia, 2022 has been a year of success for women's football in the region, with hopes for more breakthroughs ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The beloved Japanese anime footballing series Captain Tsubasa is back with a new season being aired by Netflix in the run-up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. First released in the eighties, the immortal show inspired many football legends today.
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In-depth: The Lebanese national team's advancement in the World Cup qualifiers is much-needed news for the nation, the economy, and Lebanese football.
In-depth: The push to bring top players to the league amid changes to club ownership structures, together with financial firepower, are all signs of Saudi Arabia's ambitions in the sport.
In-depth: In the pursuit of state branding and commercial success, the Portuguese superstar will serve as an ambassador for both Saudi Arabian football and the country itself.
Sport was a major arena for the early Palestinian struggle against Zionism, with the fight reaching its climax in the 1970s, only to decline swiftly after the Camp David Accords in 1978 which drastically undermined organised Arab solidarity.
This year, Qatar announces itself to the world with a host of seismic cultural events. Amidst such attention, Qatar's Mathaf Library has risen to the challenge by showcasing a number of stimulating exhibitions for international and regional eyes.