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The Match

Fresh off their opening-day win over Comoros, a Morocco side in imperious form will look to take a major step toward the knockout stage in Al Rayyan. The Atlas Lions have been nearly unstoppable, winning 17 of their 18 matches this calendar year, and they arrive in Qatar firmly in the title conversation.

Oman, meanwhile, know that a second straight defeat could send them home almost as quickly as they arrived. After falling 2–1 to Saudi Arabia in their opener, Carlos Queiroz’s team must respond immediately to keep their campaign alive.

Players to Watch

Ali Al Busaidi (Oman)

Oman’s versatile captain was deployed in central midfield in the first match and may remain there as Queiroz looks to clog Morocco’s passing lanes. The 34-year-old offers crisp distribution and much-needed composure for a team still searching for form.

Karim El Berkaoui (Morocco)

Named Player of the Match in Morocco’s opener, El Berkaoui shone against Comoros, scoring the decisive third goal. His sharp passing, tight dribbling, and threat from the right flank make him one of the key dangers Oman will have to contain.

For U.S. viewers, this game will be available EXCLUSIVELY on beIN SPORTS, with Arabic commentary and full official coverage.

When and Where Will This Match Be Available in the U.S.?

🗓️ December 5
⏰ 9:30 AM ET
📍 beIN SPORTS 

The match will be delivered directly to U.S. audiences as part of the network’s official broadcast of the competition.

All Arab Cup matches can be watched live on beIN SPORTS

When and Where Will the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Be Played?

The second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup will take place in Qatar from December 1 to 18, 2025, bringing together the top national teams from the Arab world.

Host Cities and Tournament Venues

Six stadiums — all of which were used during the FIFA World Cup 2022™ — will host the competition.

• Al Bayt Stadium: Will host the opening match, just as it did in Qatar 2022.
• Lusail Stadium: Will be the venue for the tournament’s grand final.

Participating Teams

A total of 16 national teams from the AFC and CAF will compete in the final phase.

Automatic Qualification (9 teams):

• Qatar (host)
• Algeria (defending champion)
• The seven highest-ranked nations at the time of the draw

Qualifying for the 7 Remaining Spots

All qualifying matches were played as single-leg fixtures in Qatar during November.

Playoff Results:

• Mauritania 0–2 Kuwait
• Syria 2–0 South Sudan
• Palestine 0–0 Libya (Palestine wins 4–3 on penalties)
• Oman 0–0 Somalia (Oman wins 4–1 on penalties)
• Bahrain 1–0 Djibouti
• Sudan 2–1 Lebanon
• Comoros 4–4 Yemen (Comoros wins 4–2 on penalties)

Qualified Teams (16/16):

Qatar, Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Sudan, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Format of the Arab Cup 2025

The 16 teams were drawn into four groups of four during the official draw held on May 25 in Doha.

Groups:

• Group A: Qatar, Tunisia, Syria/South Sudan, Palestine/Libya
• Group B: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman/Somalia, Yemen/Comoros
• Group C: Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait/Mauritania
• Group D: Algeria, Iraq, Bahrain/Djibouti, Lebanon/Sudan

The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout phase, which includes quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final.

The final will be played on December 18 at Lusail Stadium.

Most Recent Champion

• Argelia