Qatar Hosts 2025 FIFA Arab Cup December 1-18

Qatar is set to host the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup from December 1 to 18, 2025, bringing together 16 teams from across the Arab world for a tournament that will showcase competitive football on familiar World Cup venues. The event kicks off in Doha with Tunisia facing Syria at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium and host Qatar taking on Palestine at Al Bayt Stadium, drawing crowds to the six stadiums that hosted matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The tournament features 32 matches divided into a group stage and knockouts, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals on December 11 and 12. Semifinals follow on December 15, culminating in a third-place playoff and final on December 18 at the 89,000-seat Lusail Stadium. In the event of ties during knockout rounds, matches will extend to 30 minutes of extra time before penalties if necessary. This format ensures a fast-paced competition, blending regional rivalries with high-stakes progression.

Teams are split into four groups. Group A includes Qatar, Tunisia, Syria and Palestine. Group B comprises Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Comoros. Group C features Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait,...