FIFA Arab Cup
Amir to inaugurate FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 tomorrow
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The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off on Monday with an opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, presided over by HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The hosts Qatar will face Palestine in the official opening match, marking the start of Group A action alongside Tunisia and Syria. The tournament, running until December 18, features 16 teams across six FIFA World Cup stadiums.
The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 drew over 1.2 million fans and ended with Morocco defeating Jordan in the final at Lusail Stadium. Hosted from December 1 to 18, the tournament featured 16 Arab teams across six World Cup venues, scoring 77 goals in 32 matches. Jordan's Ali Olwan topped the scoring charts with six goals.
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The third-place playoff of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates was suspended and abandoned because of severe lightning storms near the stadium. Instead of rescheduling, FIFA's committee declared the match a 0-0 draw, allowing both teams to share third place and split the prize money equally. This unusual decision has drawn scrutiny over the handling of competitive fixtures.
The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 is set to take place from December 1 to 18 in Qatar, featuring 16 national teams from the Arab region. Tickets went on sale at the end of September, with high demand from fans of teams like Qatar, Algeria, and Egypt. The tournament offers a $36.5 million prize pool and will be hosted across six stadiums.