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Morocco are undefeated through their first two matches at the FIFA Arab Cup.

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Saudi Arabia have already booked their place in the quarter-finals after recording back-to-back victories, but there is still plenty at stake in Lusail. For Morocco, the equation is straightforward: a draw is enough to join the Green Falcons in the last eight.

Victory for the Atlas Lions would see them overtake Saudi Arabia at the top of the group, while defeat could leave the door open for Oman to leapfrog them in the standings. With so much on the line, this clash still carries major significance, although Morocco will have to navigate the challenge without suspended captain Abderrazak Hamdallah.

Players to Watch

While Morocco may need goals to ensure progression, a clean sheet would guarantee their place in the knockout stage. At the heart of that defensive effort will likely be Soufiane Bouftini, who has been one of the tournament’s standout central defenders. The UAE-based veteran has impressed with his composure, distribution, and leadership, and has even contributed offensively, scoring one of Morocco’s three goals so far in Qatar.

For Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Kanno has enjoyed an excellent tournament. His brace against Comoros made him the first player to score twice at Qatar 2025. While goals are not typically his calling card, the midfielder’s calm distribution, tactical discipline, and organisational presence have been instrumental in Saudi Arabia’s strong start.

Suspended Players

Abderrazak Hamdallah (Morocco)

What They Said

🗣 Tarik Tissoudali (Morocco forward):

“It’s clear that the level of teams—especially in Asia—is improving all the time. Players are stronger individually, and that makes every match more difficult. Saudi Arabia will be another tough challenge. After playing the last game with ten men, we lost some energy, so recovery is key. Mentally and physically, though, we’re in good condition.”

🗣 Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia forward):

“We have one group match left. Our focus is to take the tournament step by step until we reach the final.”

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

🗓️ December 8
⏰ 12:00 PM ET
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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.