- FIFA Arab Cup to kick-off in Qatar on December 1
- Apart from the 2025 edition, 2029 and 2033 editions will also be held in Qatar
- Algeria are the defending champions
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The local organising committee (LOC) of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar have announced a record prize pool for the tournament, which amounts to the tune of $36.5 million (QAR 132.9 million).
The 2025 Arab Cup is set to be held in Qatar once again, from December 1 to 18.
Qatar have already hosted the 2021 edition of the FIFA Arab Cup ahead of the 2022 World Cup. They will also host the 2029 and 2033 editions of the regional tournament. Interestingly, the prize money announced for the 2025 edition is a record for regional tournaments.
Qatar have cemented themselves as a major footballing host and will also host the next five editions of the FIFA U17 World Cup.
H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth and LOC Chairman, said: “This announcement further elevates the stature of the FIFA Arab Cup – a tournament we brought back to life in 2021 – and reflects Qatar’s leading role in the development of football across the region, continent and around the world. It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to football and the positive values it promotes – unity, opportunity, and pride. This tournament is a celebration of Arab football, a platform for regional solidarity, and an inspiration for young talent across generations.”
He added: “The FIFA Arab Cup forms a vital part of the legacy of the FIFA World Cup, which was by the testimony of many far and wide the most successful edition of the tournament. Hosting world-class tournaments like the Arab Cup and the upcoming U-17 World Cup helps us build on that momentum, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a premier global sporting destination and leaving a meaningful legacy that benefits our communities and the broader region.”
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Qatar’s rise as a host of major global football tournaments reflects their strategic investment in sport as part of its long-term national vision and development plan. After the FIFA World Cup 2022, they have also hosted the AFC Asian Cup 2023, the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024, and recent international club competitions like the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
The draw for the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup is set to be held on May 25th in Doha.