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Morocco vs Syria: Quarterfinal preview

Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan

Morocco may enter as favorites, but Syria will not be short on belief when the two sides open the Arab Cup quarterfinal stage.

Syria qualified as runners-up from Group A, finishing level with Palestine but trailing on goal difference. Morocco, meanwhile, topped Group B with seven points, edging Saudi Arabia by a single point to secure first place.

The Syrians’ campaign has been built on resilience. After advancing from the qualifiers, they opened with an impressive 1–0 victory over 2021 runners-up Tunisia, followed by a hard-fought 1–1 draw against hosts Qatar and a scoreless stalemate with Palestine.

Led by the red-hot Omar Khribin, Syria will arrive confident they can frustrate Morocco and push for a place in the semifinals—despite the Atlas Lions carrying the favorites’ tag.

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Algeria and UAE complete the quarterfinal field

Algeria secured top spot in Group D with a disciplined 2–0 victory over Iraq, booking their place in the knockout stage in convincing fashion.

The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, produced a crucial 3–1 win over Kuwait to claim the second ticket from Group C, capitalizing on Egypt’s heavy 3–0 defeat to Jordan. That result eliminated the Pharaohs and confirmed Jordan’s first-place finish in the group.

Group winners and qualifiers

Group A:
Syria
Palestine

Group B:
Saudi Arabia
Morocco

Group C:
Jordan
UAE

Group D:
Iraq
Algeria

Quarterfinal fixtures and kickoff times

Thursday, December 11, 2025

- Morocco vs. Syria — 14:30 GMT

- Palestine vs. Saudi Arabia — 17:30 GMT

Friday, December 12, 2025

- Jordan vs. Iraq — 14:30 GMT

- Algeria vs. UAE — 17:30 GMT

Four high-stakes clashes await, with traditional powerhouses such as Algeria, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia entering a decisive phase, while Syria, Palestine, and Jordan look to extend their impressive runs in the tournament.