Riyadh: Arab teams in the Kings World Cup Nations Brazil 2026 made a strong start, winning their opening group-stage matches in the tournament now under way in So Paulo, Brazil. The seven-man football event features 20 national teams from around the world. According to Saudi Press Agency, in Group A, Morocco delivered an attacking display, beating Colombia 5-3. In Group C, Algeria opened with a win over Poland 8-5. Qatar edged Peru 5-4 in Group D. Saudi Arabia opened Saturday with a thrilling win over Mexico 4-3 in Group E. Abdullah Alaqeeli scored three goals for a hat trick, putting himself early among the tournament's leading scorers and underlining Saudi ambitions to push deep into the competition. The Kings World Cup Nations is an international seven-a-side football tournament staged under the Kings League, founded by former Spain star Gerard Piqué. It brings together national teams led by content creators and sports personalities alongside professional players. The current edition also features glob al football figures in organizational and representative roles, including Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário as tournament president, alongside other names from football and digital content.
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