The fifth edition of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup 2026 kicks off today, Thursday, organized by the Arab Football Association and hosted by Egypt in Port Said, in collaboration with the Egyptian Football Association. The tournament will run until November 9, featuring 8 Arab teams competing for the title and the capital's cup.
The opening round will see four exciting matches, starting with Mauritania facing Iraq in the first game, followed by the second match between Oman, the runner-up from the previous edition, and Libya. The third match will see Morocco take on Lebanon, while the first day will conclude with a highly anticipated clash between Egypt, the defending champion, and Saudi Arabia.
Egypt Faces Saudi Arabia
The match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia is generating significant interest, as the Egyptian team aims to maintain its Arab dominance and defend the title it won in the last edition, while the Saudi team seeks a strong start and to compete for the championship.
All tournament matches will be broadcast live on "ON SPORTS" channels, allowing Arab fans to follow the events taking place in Port Said.
The organizing committee has divided the eight participating teams into two groups based on the rankings of the Arab and international football associations. Group A includes Egypt, the host and defending champion, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, and Iraq, while Group B consists of Oman, the previous edition's runner-up, Morocco, Lebanon, and Libya.
The fifth edition holds special significance given the anticipated competition among the participating teams, all eager to claim the title in one of the most prominent Arab beach soccer tournaments, with hopes of showcasing the progress of the sport in the Arab region.
