European Football · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Yemen Dreams of 2026 World Cup Despite Obstacles
Noureddine Ould Ali, Yemen's coach, maintains hope for 2026 qualification despite difficult internal conditions and defeats in the Gulf Cup.
By Editorial team
Yemen is going through a period of political and security crisis that weakens its football. The national team has not played a home match since 2012, a major handicap before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite a 1-0 defeat against Qatar in the Gulf Cup, the Algerian coach refuses excuses and seeks to restore the image of Yemeni football on the world stage.