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The Match

With Jordan already assured of top spot in the group, head coach Jamal Sellami may opt to rotate his squad, keeping key players fresh for the upcoming quarter-finals. That luxury, however, is not available to Egypt. After twice striking late to salvage draws in their opening matches, the Pharaohs sit second in the group and know that victory is required to confirm their place in the knockout stage alongside the Nashama.

Players to Watch

Akram Tawfik has been one of Egypt’s standout performers with his versatility across the pitch. Nominally starting at right-back, he has frequently drifted into central defence, provided numbers in midfield, and even pushed forward as a winger. The Al Shamal player has brought energy and dynamism, using intelligent runs and technical quality to unsettle opposing defences while remaining reliable defensively.

For Jordan, Mohannad Abu Taha was instrumental in his nation’s victory over Kuwait, scoring a spectacular long-range goal from a well-worked set piece. Dominant down the left flank, he has combined physical presence with tireless effort at both ends of the pitch and has been a crucial complement to the attacking flair of Ali Olwan and Yazan Al Naimat.

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 9
⏰ 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