Several players from national teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have visited the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in Dubai for physical assessments and fitness checks before joining their final pre-tournament training camps.
Among those who have passed through the centre in recent weeks are Ayman Hussein and Ahmed Mckini of Iraq, Amine Gouiri of Algeria, Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté of France, Elias Achouri of Tunisia, and Jouris Caïmbi of DR Congo.
The centre said the steady flow of international players reflects growing confidence in the UAE’s sports medicine offer, citing its equipment, facilities, and specialist staff as factors drawing players from across qualifying nations.
Dr. Mourad Ghrairi, director of the FIFA Medical Centre in Dubai, said the continued demand from global football stars reinforces Dubai’s standing as a leading sports medicine destination and demonstrates the maturity of the country’s health and sports ecosystem.
The centre holds dual accreditation from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation, and operates year-round as a destination for medical screenings and physical evaluations for Arab and international players.
