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Arab Cup semifinalists boost WC 2026 creds in Qatar

Three of the four semifinalists of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will be seen at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have laid down their readiness for the global showpiece next summer with a strong showing in Qatar. One of them will hope to land the ultimate regional crown before setting their sights on the World Cup.

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Qatar's commitment to sustainability to the fore at 2025 FIFA Arab Cup

The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup is in its business end, with some exciting high-stakes games left in the tournament. It has been yet another highly successful tournament, highlighted by the hosts Qatar building on the legacy of the 2022 World Cup which was also held in the Middle-East nation.

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Qatar's volunteer programs offering 'once-in-a-lifetime' experiences

With Qatar elevating themselves into a global sporting hub, hosting several FIFA tournaments in a short span, not only have the players and fans benefitted from the world class infrastructure, the youth and next generation of football enthusiasts from around the region have stood to gain a lot.

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Qatar's measures for specially-abled fans at FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Qatar have elevated themselves as a world class host of global tournaments recently, especially given the fact that they just hosted the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup and are currently hosting the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. The Middle-East nation has elevated the football-viewing experiences for all fans, including the specially-abled fans. Let's take a look at how Qatar have protected the interests of all fans on the U.N's International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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In pics: FIFA Arab Cup 2025 tournament opening

The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 got off to a spectacular start in Qatar after a breathtaking tournament opening that was a stunning amalgam of visual storytelling, art and musical expertise of the region. The tournament was inaugurated by the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ahead of the game between Palestine and Qatar at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor city on Monday evening.

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Arab Cup 2025: Litmus test for WC-bound Qatar, Saudi and Jordan

With the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 almost upon us, there will be plenty of eyes trained on the performances of certain teams. The likes of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan who have all qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer will treat this tournament as a litmus test of their preparations for the global showpiece next year.

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Fantasy game, more fans: FIFA Arab Cup 2025 vs 2021 compared

The FIFA Arab Cup returns to Qatar again, four years after the Middle-East nation hosted the tournament for the first time under FIFA's umbrella. And there are exiting changes in the offing for the 2025 edition, with the regional showpiece promising to be bigger and better than last time.

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Arab Cup 2025 Fantasy Game: How to win daily prizes

The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will have a fantasy game where fans can build teams, compete with friends and win daily prizes during the tournament which will be held in Qatar from 1-18 December. The tournament will see the best 16 teams from the Arab region compete to win the ultimate regional trophy. And fans can win big too.

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FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: Juha unveiled as official mascot

The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled popular Arab literary character Juha as the official mascot for the prestigious Arab competition taking place from December 1-18 in Qatar. Juha, also known as 'the common man’s philosopher', embodies traditional Arab folklore. Qatar are hosting the competition for the second time in a row and 16 teams, from two confederations, will compete.

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Qatar's emergence shines a bright light on the Arab Cup

The Arab Cup, a tournament conceptualised to bring all the football-loving Arab countries together, had lost steam in the 2000s and was discontinued before Qatar blew new life into it. One of the by-products of the Middle-East nation's 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting bid was the revamping of the Arab Cup and the tournament coming under the aegis of FIFA.

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Arab Cup 2025: 30 days to go before kick-off in Qatar

The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 is all set to kick off in Qatar on December 1. And with just 30 days to go for the region's biggest football tournament, excitement is already building for what should be a cracker of a competition.

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100 days to go for FIFA Arab Cup 2025

With just 100 days to go for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar, Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah feels the significance of the tournament goes beyong football.

Frequently asked questions

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