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Q-final: Almeqbali stars as UAE dethrone Algeria

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Almeqbali stars as UAE dethrone Algeria

Al Khor: Goalkeeper Hamad Almeqbali was the hero as United Arab Emirates edged Algeria 7-6 on penalties after their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarter-final ended 1-1 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Almeqbali saved Algeria’s second and eighth spot-kicks, with Richard Akonnor netting the winner as UAE dethroned the defending champions and set up a semi-final showdown with Morocco on Monday. 

Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Al Rayyan: Jordan staved off a spirited fightback attempt from Iraq to secure a 1-0 win in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 quarter-final at Education City Stadium on Friday.

The result meant that Jordan set up a tantalising semi-final meeting with Saudi Arabia - who defeated Palestine 2-1 - on Monday.

Q-final: Kanno strike sends Saudi Arabia through

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Kanno strike sends Saudi Arabia through

Lusail: Mohamed Kanno’s extra-time header earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against gutsy Palestine in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 quarter-final tie on Thursday.

Herve Renard’s side were pushed to the limit before finding the winner at Lusail Stadium - the same venue where they stunned eventual champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - and will next face either Jordan or Iraq in Monday’s semi-finals.

Q-final: Morocco end Syria's run

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Morocco end Syria's run

Al Rayyan: Syria’s FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 campaign came to an end after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in their quarter-final tie at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday.

After a listless opening half, Morocco scored the winner in the 79th minute through substitute Azaro Oualid to send the African side into a semi-final showdown with either defending champions Algeria or United Arab Emirates.

Preview: Quarter-finals

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Preview: Quarter-finals

Doha: Hopes are high that an Asian team will lift the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after six of the continent's representatives advanced to the quarter-finals.

United Arab Emirates were the final Asian side to confirm their last eight spot, joining Palestine, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq.

Ahead of the quarter-finals which will be played on Thursday and Friday, the-AFC.com takes a look at the match-ups.

Group D: Algeria 2-0 Iraq

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Group D: Algeria 2-0 Iraq

Al Rayyan: Iraq fell to a 2-0 defeat against Algeria in their final FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group D tie at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday.

The result left Iraq finishing second in the standings with six points to set up a quarter-final against Group C winners Jordan, while Algeria’s top placing earned them a clash with the United Arab Emirates.

Group D: Bahrain 3-1 Sudan

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Group D: Bahrain 3-1 Sudan

Doha: Bahrain ended their campaign on a high note with a 3-1 defeat of Sudan in their concluding FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group D tie at Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

Dragan Talajic’s Bahrain ended their campaign in third place on three points.

Group C: UAE 3-1 Kuwait

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Group C: UAE 3-1 Kuwait

Doha: United Arab Emirates booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after a 3-1 win against Kuwait at Stadium 974 on Tuesday.

The win saw Cosmin Olaroiu’s side finish second behind Jordan in Group C will next take on the Group D winners in their last eight tie on Friday. Kuwait finished bottom of the group with one point.

Group C: Egypt 0-3 Jordan

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Group C: Egypt 0-3 Jordan

Al Khor: Jordan maintained their perfect record at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 after defeating Egypt 3-0 in their final Group C tie at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ runners-up finished top of the standings with nine points, five ahead of second-placed United Arab Emirates, who defeated Kuwait 3-1 in Doha.

Group B: Oman 2-1 Comoros

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Group B: Oman 2-1 Comoros

Doha: Oman secured a 2-1 win against Comoros in their final FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie at Stadium 974 on Monday but it was in vain as they exited the tournament.

Despite moving up to four points, Morocco’s 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the other match saw them advancing instead of Carlos Queiroz’s side.

Group B: Morocco 1-0 Saudi Arabia

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Group B: Morocco 1-0 Saudi Arabia

Lusail: Saudi Arabia fell to a 1-0 defeat against Morocco in their final FIFA Arab Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B tie at the Lusail Stadium on Monday.

The result means Saudi Arabia finish second in the standings and will take on Group A winners Palestine in the quarter-finals on Thursday, while Morocco meet runners-up Syria.

Preview - Group C: MD3

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group C: MD3

Doha: Three teams will be vying to join Jordan in advancing from Group C to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 on Tuesday.

Egypt - on two points - hold the advantage on the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait who are one adrift.