The Moroccan national team was crowned champion of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup for the first time in its history, after defeating its Mauritanian counterpart in the final of the fifth edition, which concluded on the evening of Monday, 9 November 2026, in the Egyptian city of Port Said. Morocco thus adds a new Arab title to its trophy cabinet, in a tournament that saw the participation of eight Arab teams.
Morocco’s crowning came after a strong run in the tournament, reaching the final to face Mauritania in a match described by the Secretary-General of the Arab Football Association, Dr Raja Allah Al-Sulami, as one that “combined distinguished performance and a high technical level.” Al-Sulami added that the match “was characterised by a competitive spirit that reflected the advanced level of Arab football.”
Eight teams on the sands of Port Said
The fifth edition featured the participation of Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iraq and Oman. Port Said hosted all the matches, in an event organised by the Arab Football Association in cooperation with the Egyptian Football Association headed by Engineer Hany Abu Rida.
Al-Sulami congratulated the Moroccan national team on the title, and wished the Mauritanian national team success in future competitions, praising what both teams produced in the final. He also thanked the committees and workers for their efforts in presenting the tournament in the appropriate manner.
What does the title mean for Morocco and Arab football?
This crowning represents an extension of the strong presence of Moroccan football in Arab competitions, as the “Atlas Lions” beach soccer team adds a new title to the country’s record. On the other hand, Mauritania’s reaching the final remains an indication of the development of Arab teams that were less present in such competitions.
As for Egypt, hosting the fifth edition in Port Said reflects the ability of the Egyptian Football Association to organise Arab tournaments with wide participation, which was praised by the Arab Football Association in its closing statement. This event is expected to serve as an incentive for more attention to beach soccer in the Arab region.
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- The fifth edition of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup.
- Eight Arab teams participated in the tournament.
- Morocco’s first title in the history of the competition.
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