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LoginAspetar Provides Comprehensive Medical Support to Arab National Teams at FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, June 11 (QNA) - Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, continues to play a central role in supporting Arab national teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place from 11th June to 19th July across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the readiness of Arab teams on the global stage, Aspetar delivers a comprehensive range of specialised medical services, including fitness assessments, thorough medical examinations, injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes, as well as evidence-based scientific consultancy grounded in the latest advances in sports medicine.
Among the teams benefiting from Aspetar's support is the Iraq national team, which was accompanied by specialised medical staff from the hospital throughout its qualification campaign, ultimately securing its place at the tournament with a decisive victory over Bolivia in the final play-off.
Aspetar's multidisciplinary team, comprising sports medicine physicians and physiotherapy specialists, played a vital role in maintaining player fitness and optimising physical performance.
Seven experts from Aspetar form part of Iraq's medical staff, including doctors, physiotherapists and massage therapists, and are accompanying the "Lions of Mesopotamia" as part of the official delegation in the United States.
Aspetar also continues its long-standing partnership with the Algerian Football Federation, now in its 16th consecutive year, providing comprehensive medical support to the Algeria national team. Under Aspetar's medical supervision, Algeria previously competed at the FIFA World Cups South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014 and is now preparing for its third appearance at the 2026 tournament. Several prominent "Desert Warriors" players, including Amine Gouiri, Houssem Aouar and Ismael Bennacer, have benefited from Aspetar's services, both in injury treatment and performance development.
Meanwhile, the Jordan national team, one of the emerging Arab sides to reach the World Cup, is receiving dedicated medical support from Aspetar through tailored fitness assessment and rehabilitation programmes. The hospital has monitored several players during injury periods in domestic competitions and pre-qualification training camps and has conducted comprehensive medical screenings in coordination with the Jordan Football Association to ensure full readiness ahead of the team's historic first appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
In the lead-up to the tournament, several Jordanian players have undergone treatment at Aspetar, including Yazan Al-Naimat, Adham Al-Quraishi and Ali Olwan, among others.
Aspetar's expertise also extends to players from the national teams of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco through its collaborations with professional clubs in the field of sports medicine. In recent years, the hospital has contributed to the rehabilitation of several high-profile players, including Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, who regained full fitness following a successful treatment and rehabilitation programme in Doha, Tunisian defender Montassar Talbi and Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais.
At the national level, Aspetar provides comprehensive and continuous medical support to the Qatar national team through its National Teams Unit. A dedicated team of leading sports medicine experts oversees medical care before and during the competition. The medical staff includes specialists in sports medicine, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, massage therapy and nutrition, with ongoing access to expert consultation from Aspetar in Doha when required, including second medical opinions and the review of diagnostic results or medical procedures.
Aspetar's pivotal role during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 also remains notable, having delivered integrated medical services to several teams based in Qatar, in addition to treating a number of the world's leading footballers who selected the hospital as their preferred destination for recovery and rehabilitation, thanks to its advanced facilities and multidisciplinary expertise.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway, Arab teams face significant challenges competing against the world's elite across three host nations with varying climatic conditions. This further underscore the importance of the medical and physical support provided by Aspetar in maintaining peak performance and minimising the risk of injuries.
Through its scientific leadership and global standing in sports medicine, Aspetar once again reaffirms its vital role in advancing sport both regionally and internationally, demonstrating that it is not merely a hospital, but a strategic partner in sporting success. (QNA)
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