Talk
The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00PM
NYUAD Institute Building, Lecture Hall
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