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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.

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.

Preview - Group D: MD3

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD3

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to end their Group D campaign with victory against Algeria in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 on Tuesday.

Defending champions Algeria, however, will be determined to - at the very least - avoid defeat as Sudan - who play Bahrain - could pip them to a quarter-final spot.

Group D: Sudan 0-2 Iraq

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Group D: Sudan 0-2 Iraq

Doha: Iraq left it late to beat Sudan 2-0 in their Group D tie to advance to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 knockout stage on Saturday.

Iraq - with two wins - are assured of a top two finish and face Algeria on Tuesday while Sudan - on one point - face Bahrain.

Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD2

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to tighten their grip on a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Sudan in their Group D tie at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

Graham Arnold’s charges edged Bahrain 2-1 and have a two-point advantage at the summit after Sudan held 2021 champions Algeria to a goalless draw.

Ebrahim Lutfalla’s own goal gave Iraq the momentum to secure an opening day victory with Mohanad Ali doubling their lead in the 25th minute  before Bahrain scored a late consolation through Sayed Hashim.

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Doha: Iraq got their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group D campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 win against Bahrain on Wednesday.

An own goal from Bahrain keeper Ebrahim Lutfalla gave Iraq the momentum before Mohanad Ali sealed the win from inside the box.

Iraq will next meet Sudan on Saturday, with Bahrain taking on defending champions Algeria, who were held to a goalless draw by Sudan in their opening match.

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Aqaba: Australia survived a fightback from Iraq to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, with their thrilling Qualifiers Group E tie ending 3-3 on Sunday.

Australia finished on 10 points, with Iraq two behind. Jordan defeated Philippines 6-1 in the earlier match to end their campaign in third. 

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Doha: The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 kicks off on Monday with 16 teams set to vie for the title.

Ahead of the competition kicking off with Group A action, the-AFC.com sums up all you need to know about the FIFA Arab Cup.

Qualifiers - Group E: Philippines 0-6 Australia; Iraq 1-0 Bhutan

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Philippines 0-6 Australia; Iraq 1-0 Bhutan

Aqaba: Australia and Iraq will battle it out for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group E top spot after registering contrasting wins on Friday.

Australia sauntered 6-0 past the Philippines while Iraq left it late to beat Bhutan 1-0.

Qualifiers - Group E: Iraq 2-2 Jordan; Australia 3-0 Bhutan

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Iraq 2-2 Jordan; Australia 3-0 Bhutan

Aqaba: Australia opened a two-point lead at the top of Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after a 3-0 win against Bhutan on Wednesday.

Jordan and Iraq, meanwhile, battled to a 2-2 draw.

Group D: Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) 2-1 FC Goa (IND)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group D: Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) 2-1 FC Goa (IND)

Baghdad: Al Zawraa SC defeated FC Goa 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group D fixture at the Al Zawraa Stadium on Wednesday to move a step closer to the knockout stage.

Kadhim Raad and Hasan Abdulkareem’s strikes took the sting off Dhurgham Ismail’s own goal and gave the Iraqi side nine points, six behind already-qualified Al Nassr Club and three clear of third-placed FC Istiklol. India’s Goa suffered a fifth consecutive defeat.