Africa-Press – Eritrea. All is set for the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar, scheduled from December 1 to 18, after the conclusion of the qualifying round on November 25–26. Seven nations booked their spots in the main draw, completing the 16-team tournament lineup.
Qualifying Triumphs
Jordan, Bahrain, Syria, Mauritania, Libya, Lebanon, and Palestine emerged victorious in the preliminary round, joining the nine top-seeded nations who qualified directly for the prestigious competition.
Group Stage Draw
The full group allocations promise fierce battles across all four pools:
Group A: Qatar – Tunisia – Syria – Libya
Group B: Morocco – Saudi Arabia – Bahrain – Mauritania
Group C: Egypt – UAE – Jordan – Palestine
Group D: Algeria – Iraq – Lebanon – Mauritania
Venues
In keeping with Qatar’s sporting legacy, matches will unfold at six iconic stadiums from the 2022 FIFA World Cup:
Al Bayt Stadium (opening match)
Lusail Stadium (final)
Stadium 974
Khalifa International Stadium
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Education City Stadium
The tournament is expected to deliver one of the most competitive editions yet, with all major Arab football nations represented. Heavyweights such as Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and reigning hosts Qatar will look to stake their claim, while dark horses like Palestine, Mauritania, and Lebanon hope to spring surprises.
With Doha once again at the heart of Arab football, fans across the region are eagerly counting down to the kickoff of a tournament that blends history, rivalry, and regional pride.
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