The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 promises to be one of the most anticipated football tournaments of the year. Set to take place in Qatar from December 1 to 18, the competition will gather 16 national teams from across the Arab world, all aiming to dethrone Algeria, the defending champions from the 2021 edition.
Before the group stage kicks off, a qualification round on November 25 and 26, 2025 will determine the final seven spots. Fourteen lower-ranked teams will battle for a chance to reach the main tournament, where the continent’s top Arab nations await.
The final stage begins on December 1, 2025, with an exciting group phase followed by quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand final. The format is designed to deliver drama, passion, and high-level football from start to finish, offering fans prestigious matchups across the Arab football world.
Being only the second edition organized under the FIFA banner, the Arab Cup showcases the ambition to shine a spotlight on Arab football at the international level. For Qatar, fresh from hosting the 2022 World Cup, the competition reinforces its role as a leading hub for major global sporting events.