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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

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Steve is one of the of The National “originals”, arriving in Abu Dhabi in January 2008 to help launch the paper three months later. He has held a number of positions including online editor, page editor, senior sports editor and now sports editor. Steve has more than 15 years’ experience across a variety of media platforms. He writes comment and analysis on everything from football to rugby to boxing and is a regular guest on The National’s sport podcasts.
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Turkey's players celebrate after victory over Kosovo secured them a place at the 2026 World Cup. AFP
2026 Fifa World Cup groups

Iraq were the last team to punch their ticket for the global finals with 2-1 win over Bolivia

FootballApril 01, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Zaid Tahseen celebrates with the national flag after qualifying for FIFA World Cup REUTERS / Raquel Cunha
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Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup

Goals from Ali Al Hamadi and Aymen Hussein secure 2-1 win and a first return to the global finals in 40 years

FootballApril 01, 2026
UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum attends the Dubai World Cup horse race in Dubai on March 28, 2026. Since the United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, Tehran has launched waves of missiles and drones at Gulf states, with more than 2,000 attacks on the UAE alone. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)
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Sheikh Mohammed congratulates Magnitude on Dubai World Cup win

Vice President and Ruler of Dubai praises UAE's 'unbreakable resolve' in hosting 30th event

SportMarch 29, 2026
Princess Zahra Aga Khan, middle, flanked by jockey Mickael Barzalona, right, who rode Calandagan to victory in the Dubai Sheema Classic. Reuters
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Princess Zahra 'terrified' watching Calandagan win Dubai Sheema Classic

World's top-rated horse trailed by four lengths before turning on the afterburners to rein in West Wind Blows

SportMarch 29, 2026
The 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup will be held at Meydan on Saturday. Andrew Henderson / The National
Dubai World Cup a symbol of UAE’s determination amid conflict and crisis

In the face of Iranian missiles and powerful storms, Saturday's meet at Meydan takes on extra significance

SportMarch 28, 2026
Stablemates American Stage, left, and Forever Young gallop around the Meydan Racecourse in preparation for Saturday's Dubai World Cup 2026. EPA
Dubai World Cup 2026 predictions: Forever Young to complete historic Gulf double

A total of $30.5 million in prize money on offer across nine races at Meydan

SportMarch 27, 2026
The 30th Dubai World Cup is scheduled to take place at Meydan Racecourse on March 28, 2026. Getty Images
Organisers 'confident' Dubai World Cup will go ahead despite severe UAE weather

Dramatic lightning bolts could be seen over much of the city and throughout the country on Thursday evening

SportMarch 27, 2026
Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor knows what it's like to taste success at the Dubai World Cup. PA
Saeed bin Suroor targets Dubai World Cup win No 40 with Dubai Future

Godolphin trainer looking for back-to-back victories in Dubai Gold Cup

SportMarch 27, 2026
Tumbarumba is one of two Wathnan Racing horses lined up in the Dubai World Cup feature race. Reuters
Wathnan Racing look to cause another Dubai World Cup upset

Last year's winner Hit Show back to defend his title in $12 million race alongside Tumbarumba

SportMarch 26, 2026
UAE champion trainer Bhupat Seemar knows what it's like to taste success at the Dubai World Cup. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai World Cup: Seemar mob-handed with 15 runners at Meydan

UAE champion trainer believes Walk Of Stars or Imperial Emperor can cause an upset in feature race and also has six runners in Godolphin Mile

SportMarch 25, 2026
Carlos Queiroz has left his position as Oman coach. Getty Images
Carlos Queiroz parts ways with Oman and replaced by Tarik Sektioui

Moroccan's first game in charge will be a friendly against Sierra Leone

FootballMarch 24, 2026
The first training session for Iraqi national team in Monterrey, Mexico, in preparation for the Intercontinental Playoff for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
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World Cup play-offs: Iraq look to clinch spot as Italy aim to end 12-year exile

Tournaments to take place in Mexico and Europe to decide remaining six places

FootballMarch 24, 2026
The 2026 Dubai World Cup will be held at Meydan Racecourse. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai World Cup 2026: Tickets, prize money and all you need to know

Event at Meydan Racecourse set to take place on March 28 despite Iran attacks

SportMarch 23, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad – but World Cup place 'not a risk'

Al Nassr captain, who has mild muscle injury, delivers Eid message to millions

FootballMarch 22, 2026
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, right, in action against Real Madrid. EPA
League Cup: Reijnders says victory over Arsenal can boost City's title hopes

Dutch international looking to win his first trophy since moving to the Etihad last summer

FootballMarch 21, 2026
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