FIFA Arab Cup 2025: Qatar Match Schedule, Teams, Groups, and Format
The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 is set to take place in Qatar, commencing on December 1. The tournament will be hosted in Doha, featuring a total of 16 teams competing across six venues that were used during the 2022 World Cup.
Match Schedule for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025
The opening matches will showcase Tunisia against Syria and Qatar versus Palestine on December 1. The group stage will run until December 9, followed by the knockout rounds starting on December 11.
Group Stage Matches
- December 1
- Tunisia vs. Syria at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 4:00 pm (GMT)
- Qatar vs. Palestine at Al Bayt Stadium, 7:30 pm (GMT)
- December 2
- Morocco vs. Comoros at Khalifa International Stadium, 3:00 pm (GMT)
- Egypt vs. Kuwait at Lusail Stadium, 5:30 pm (GMT)
- Saudi Arabia vs. Oman at Education City Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- December 3
- Algeria vs. Sudan at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 3:00 pm (GMT)
- Iraq vs. Bahrain at Stadium 974, 5:30 pm (GMT)
- Jordan vs. United Arab Emirates at Al Bayt Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- December 4
- Palestine vs. Tunisia at Lusail Stadium, 5:30 pm (GMT)
- Syria vs. Qatar at Khalifa International Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- December 5
- Oman vs. Morocco at Education City Stadium, 5:30 pm (GMT)
- Comoros vs. Saudi Arabia at Al Bayt Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- December 6
- Kuwait vs. Jordan at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 2:00 pm (GMT)
- Bahrain vs. Algeria at Khalifa International Stadium, 4:30 pm (GMT)
- Sudan vs. Iraq at Stadium 974, 7:00 pm (GMT)
- United Arab Emirates vs. Egypt at Lusail Stadium, 9:30 pm (GMT)
- December 7
- Qatar vs. Tunisia at Al Bayt Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- Syria vs. Palestine at Education City Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- December 8
- Morocco vs. Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- Oman vs. Comoros at Stadium 974, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- December 9
- Egypt vs. Jordan at Al Bayt Stadium, 5:30 pm (GMT)
- United Arab Emirates vs. Kuwait at Stadium 974, 5:30 pm (GMT)
- Algeria vs. Iraq at Khalifa International Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
- Bahrain vs. Sudan at Education City Stadium, 8:00 pm (GMT)
Knockout Stage
The knockout stage will feature the top two teams from each group. The quarterfinals will be held on December 11 and 12. Semifinals will take place on December 15.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| December 18 | Third Place Playoff | Khalifa International Stadium, 2:00 pm (GMT) |
| December 18 | Final | Lusail Stadium, 7:00 pm (GMT) |
FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Teams and Groups
- Group A: Qatar, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine
- Group B: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Comoros
- Group C: Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait
- Group D: Algeria, Iraq, Bahrain, Sudan
The thrilling competition will culminate in the final held at the Lusail Stadium, a venue known for its impressive capacity of 89,000 seats. With exciting matchups and high stakes, the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 promises to deliver unforgettable moments for fans and players alike.
