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The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup

Talk

WHEN Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6-7:30 PM WHERE NYUAD Institute Building, Lecture Hall WHO NYU Abu Dhabi Institute Open to the Public

From historic breakthroughs to unforgettable defeats, Arab nations have built a distinctive story at the FIFA World Cup. Drawing on *Yalla: The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup*, this talk looks beyond the pitch to explore how football intersects with culture, politics, identity, business, technology, and media. Spanning North Africa and the Gulf, it considers how the region’s World Cup journey reflects wider social and political transformations across the Arab world. *Registrants will receive a QR code to access the campus.
Speakers
  • Ali Khaled, Sports Editor, Arab News; Author of Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup

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