Lebanon’s national padel team, in both the men’s and women’s categories, kicked off its campaign in the Asian and African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with two important victories. Kuwait is hosting the competition, where both squads are aiming to secure their tickets to the finals.
The men’s team recorded a clean sweep against the Philippines, winning three matches to none. The Lebanese players also won all three matches in straight sets, without dropping a set in any of them, confirming their readiness to compete from the very first round.
The women’s team, meanwhile, defeated Bahrain two matches to one. The Lebanese players won the first and third matches, securing the team’s first victory and a positive start to the group stage.
Lebanon’s padel team prepares for upcoming matches
Following this start, the men’s team is preparing to face Australia in Group One. Meanwhile, the women’s team will take on Egypt in Group Two. Both matches carry significant weight in determining the two teams’ standings and boosting their chances of reaching the knockout rounds.
These two results have given Lebanon a morale boost on its path toward the finals, which will be hosted by Doha from November 2 to 7.
Following the two wins, Mohammad al-Yaman, president of the Lebanese Padel Federation, called the head of the delegation to congratulate the players and coaching staff on their performance and fighting spirit.
Al-Yaman also affirmed that the federation would continue providing the necessary support to both teams throughout the qualifiers, wishing them success in their upcoming matches. Lebanon hopes to build on this start and keep competing strongly for the two qualification spots to the World Cup.
