Qatar delivers landmark tournament celebrating Arab unity and football
Doha, Qatar:Morocco clinched the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 title with a 3-2 win over Jordan in extra time in the final held on Thursday night in front of 84,517 spectators at the iconic Lusail Stadium.
The final held on a cold and rainy day and on Qatar National Day watched by H.H. the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Oussama Tannane scored an early goal for Morocco in the fourth minute, while Abdulrazak Hamdallah added two more in the 89th and 100th minutes. Jordan’s Ali Olwan scored twice, including a penalty, in the 48th and 68th minutes.
Morocco dominated early, but Jordan gradually equalised and even took the lead through a VAR-awarded penalty. In the final minutes of regulation, Hamdallah restored parity, sending the match into extra time, where he scored the decisive goal to secure Morocco’s second Arab Cup title, their first since 2012.
For Jordan, reaching the final marked a historic first appearance of the tournament – prestigious regional competition – that brought together fans from across the Arab world in a celebration of football, culture and unity.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Chairman of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ Local Organising Committee, said: “The FIFA Arab Cup represents the very best of our region: our passion for football, our shared identity, our rich, hospitable culture and our ability to come together on the global stage. This tournament also showcased the depth of skill and talent across the region, providing a platform for players to compete at the highest level. We are proud to have delivered an event that belongs to the entire Arab world.”
H.E. Sheikh Hamad added: “As the Arab Cup draws to an end, it also marks the final chapter of a remarkable season of football in Qatar, which spanned youth, GCC, Arab and international tournaments, reflecting our ongoing commitment to developing the game at every level.”
The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ was part of a historic period in Qatar’s sporting calendar, during which the country successfully delivered five major football tournaments. These included the first-ever 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup™, the AGCFF U-17 Gulf Cup, the U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025™, underscoring the nation’s exceptional organisational capabilities and readiness to host world-class football at every level.
Throughout the tournament, fans were treated to high-quality football across six of Qatar’s state-of-the-art stadiums, supported by an integrated transport network, accessibility services, as well as a wide programme of cultural and entertainment activities.
With another successful edition concluded, the FIFA Arab Cup™ is set to return to Qatar in 2029 and 2033.
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