صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
International –Former Egyptian football star Mohamed Aboutrika sparked a wide wave of discussion on social media platforms and sports media, after statements in which he criticized the ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Cup, expressing his concerns about the organizational and technical aspects of the upcoming tournament.
Abu Trika said, during a media intervention, that a number of current indicators raise questions about the readiness of the next edition of the World Cup, pointing to challenges related to organization, logistical structure, and climate, in addition to issues related to movement, visas, and management of some aspects related to the tournament.
The former Egyptian international considered that these restrictions may affect the quality of the global football event, highlighting that the success of any major tournament is linked to the extent of the readiness of the various organizational aspects before the start of the competitions.
Aboutrika also touched on the political dimensions associated with organizing major sporting events, considering that sport has sometimes become part of international political and diplomatic discussions, which sparked widespread interactions between supporters and opponents of his statements.
On the other hand, the former Egyptian national team star praised the 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar, considering that it presented a successful model in terms of infrastructure, ease of movement of fans, the proximity of stadiums, and the level of general organization.
Abu Trika’s statements sparked mixed reactions on social media, as some followers considered that his remarks fell within the framework of the legitimate sporting debate about organizing major tournaments, while others saw that judging the success or failure of the 2026 edition remains premature before the start of the competitions.
Football fans’ eyes are turning to the 2026 World Cup finals, which will witness unprecedented participation from national teams, amid global anticipation to see whether the tournament will succeed in meeting the sporting and organizational expectations that accompany it.
Source: “My press”
