Benin leads Group 3 with 17 points as they face Nigeria in the final African qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. The match could be decided by fair play or a random draw if teams are tied on all criteria.

Hussein Labib, president of Zamalek Club and a handball icon, celebrates his 70th birthday today. He won 21 titles with Zamalek as a player and now leads the club as chairman.

Spain hosts Bulgaria in an easy match within the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Spain leads Group 5 with 9 points, while Bulgaria remains at the bottom without any points.

Ali Lotfi, current goalkeeper of ZED and former Al Ahly player, celebrates his 36th birthday today. He began his career at ENPPI and was promoted to the first team in 2009. He joined Al Ahly in 2018 and later transferred to ZED. He is considered one of Egypt's top goalkeepers and has won multiple titles with Al Ahly.

A mouse invaded the pitch during the Wales vs Belgium European World Cup 2026 qualifier match, causing a brief stoppage. Belgium won the match 4-2, taking the lead in Group 10 with 14 points.

Carlo Ancelotti leads the top 10 national team coaches ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann among the prominent names. The tournament will take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Zamalek will face Dekedaha Somalia in the first leg of the Confederation Cup round of 32 on Saturday, October 18 at 6 PM. The team is currently second in the Egyptian Premier League with 18 points.

Xavi Hernandez praises the Moroccan national team as a strong candidate to cause a surprise at the 2026 World Cup and expresses confidence in Spain winning the title. He also hopes rising star Lamin Yamal will be named the tournament's best player.

France drew 2-2 with Iceland in a World Cup qualifying match, with Iceland taking the lead first and France equalizing twice before the match ended in a draw.

Morocco's U-20 team reached the FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals for the first time in 20 years after beating the United States 3-1 in Rancagua, Chile. Morocco will face France in the semifinals, while Argentina plays Colombia in the other match.