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Comment: At its first World Cup match, Saudi Arabia complained of mixing politics with sport, but SWAFF, its new footballing federation, is guilty of just that, writes Anthony Harwood.
Many big names in Arab football have voiced their solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza war, while the Palestinian national team has had to withdraw from an international tournament given the unfolding tragedy.
Iran is poised to kick off the World Cup with its European club stars shining brightly, writes Uri Levy.
Ahmed Goulash says Ankara supports its Gulf ally in the middle of the Saudi blockade and with the 2022 World Cup coming up, Turkish businessmen plan on working with Qatar.
Comment: As the Gulf Cup kicks off in Kuwait, fans are hoping for a renewed fraternal spirit to emerge in the region, writes Anthony Harwood.
![Qatar migrant workers [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/media/images/B8E963D2-C1FC-4214-B55B-02BFDB6AF1A4.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=rJtNuaSu "Qatar migrant workers [Getty]")
World Cup host Qatar has agreed to far-reaching labour reforms to improve conditions for migrant workers, after coming under pressure from the International Labour Organisation and human rights groups.
Blog: Saudi Arabia is hoping a stint for its national players in Spanish teams will help its World Cup chances, writes Uri Levy.
UAE has topped the football table in Asia, Iraq is looking to have a FIFA ban on hosting international games lifted, while there were some surprises in the Palestine Cup.
Arab football received a massive boost this week, as FIFA announced that the World Cup could be expanded to 48 teams giving countries in the region new hopes of competing.
Football has always had a special capacity to transcend the tragedies of war and occupation, as demonstrated by Palestine's southern neighbour Egypt, a country whose spirit remains unbreakable and steadfast in Palestine's fight for justice.