Moatasem Al-Siddiq, a Jordanian administrative expert, announced the launch of the Knights of the Arabs for Fans on Feb. 4 to unite and organize Arab fans at the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to Arab Times. The initiative aims to evolve fan activities into popular diplomacy showcasing chivalry and ethics while training participants as cultured knights through a partnership with the Amina Foundation.
The Arab Times article detailed that the program is backed by an advisory council of prominent Arab figures to ensure broad representation and effective coordination. Among them are Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Khalidi from Kuwait and Engineer Madani Al-Mahdi from Sudan and the United States along with leading personalities from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Morocco and Iraq. This setup is intended to align efforts across different national fan groups for the multi-nation tournament.
FIFA records indicate that eight Arab nations have qualified for the 2026 edition, an unprecedented number facilitated by the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams. The participating countries are Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, as reported by Morocco World News which has covered the teams’ mixed results in opening matches. Such extensive involvement creates a significant Arab presence that the new fan organization seeks to harness constructively across the host venues in North America.
According to the announcement, the collaboration with the Amina Foundation focuses on developing fans who integrate sporting passion with moral discipline and ambassadorial roles. Al-Siddiq stressed that the program extends past simply arranging chants and cheers to building a positive image for the Arab world. This training component is designed to prepare individuals for responsible behavior at matches and related events.
The vision for the Knights of the Arabs for Fans extends to future tournaments with the group positioned to serve as the official organized fan partner for the Morocco-cohosted 2030 World Cup and the 2034 edition in Saudi Arabia. This forward-looking strategy aims to create a sustainable framework for Arab fan organization in global football. It builds on the foundation laid during the current competition to establish long-term impact.
Arab Times reported that the initiative calls on ambitious young Arabs as well as influential sports figures to become involved in the project. Participants would work in tandem with national federations and official bodies to maintain disciplined and cohesive fan sections. The coordination is expected to reflect both cultural heritage and contemporary aspirations of the region.
