Dr. Ahmed Nour, the media figure serving as president of the Arab Creatives and Media Professionals Union — a United Nations member — and general supervisor of the Arab Athletes Union, praised Morocco's qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup and the team's continued outstanding performances in the tournament. He described it as a new achievement added to the record of Moroccan and Arab football, affirming the growing stature of Arab national teams on the international football stage, following a campaign marked by technical discipline, strong character, and legitimate ambition to achieve further accomplishments. He also praised Egypt's football team for defeating Australia and qualifying for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, saying the result was not a matter of chance but rather the fruit of determination, resolve, and discipline — proof that Arab football is capable of competing at the world's greatest tournaments and that the Pharaohs possess the competence and potential to take on the world's top sides.
The president of the Arab Creatives and Media Professionals Union explained that what the two fraternal national teams have achieved represents a source of pride and honour for all members of the Arab nation, and reflects the scale of development witnessed in Arab sport. It demonstrates, he said, that investment in talent, scientific preparation, and institutional work is now bearing fruit at the world's biggest sporting events. He said the accomplishments of the Egyptian and Moroccan teams at the 2026 World Cup constitute an exceptional Arab achievement that inspires pride and confirms that Arab sport is advancing steadily towards global competition.
He added: "Egypt's qualification for the round of 16 and Morocco's advance to the quarter-finals send a message of hope to every Arab athlete, confirming that willpower, solid preparation, and collective effort can produce achievements and raise the name of the Arab world at the greatest international events. At the Arab Athletes Union, we take pride in what our champions deliver, and we look forward to the continuation of this brilliance and the achievement of further honourable results that bring joy to the hearts of millions of Arabs."
He concluded his remarks by saying: "I extend my sincere salute and appreciation to the players of both teams, to the technical and administrative staff, and to the loyal Arab fans who have always been and remain the true backbone of their national teams. We ask God to grant Egypt success in its round-of-16 match against Argentina, and for Morocco to continue making history in the quarter-finals, so that the Arab banner continues to fly high in the skies of the 2026 World Cup."
He reaffirmed the Arab Athletes Union's full support for all Arab national teams and athletes across various international tournaments, stressing that Arab sporting achievements are not merely national victories but successes that represent the entire Arab nation and strengthen its presence and standing on the world stage.