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FIFA chaos! Third-place playoff suspended—result determined by committee

FIFA has been left facing scrutiny after unprecedented scenes at the Arab Cup, with the third-place playoff abandoned because of severe lightning storms and never restarted. Instead of finishing the match, football’s governing body handed responsibility to a committee, which ultimately decided the outcome away from the pitch, leaving both teams sharing third place in a chaotic conclusion.

Morocco wins FIFA Arab Cup 2025 crown in Qatar

The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup has come to a conclusion in Qatar, following a thrilling final between Morocco and Jordan at the Lusail Stadium in Doha with the Atlas Lions prevailing 3-2 and winning the regional crown of a tournament that celebrates Arab unity.

Messi, Algeria and more: Qatar National Day set to witness history again

December 18, Qatar National Day, is set to witness yet another important footballing milestone when the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final takes place at the Lusail Stadium in Doha. The special date for the Middle-East nation has already been associated with some tectonic moments in world football, especially the one three years back.

How to buy FIFA Arab Cup 2025 tickets

Here’s how you can pick up tickets to the huge football tournament in Qatar

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Saudi Arabia vs Jordan: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the FIFA Arab Cup match between Saudi Arabia and Jordan, as well as kick-off time and team news

Morocco vs UAE: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the FIFA Arab Cup match between Morocco and UAE, as well as kick-off time and team news

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qatar vs United Arab Emirates: FIFA World Cup Qualifier

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.

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.

Tunisia v Algeria - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Final

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.

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.

FIFA U17 World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony

FIFA U17 World Cup off to a historic start in Qatar

The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, the first-ever World Cup to feature 48 teams, got off to a spectacular start in Qatar as the hosts took on Italy at the world famous Aspire Zone in Doha on Monday.

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.

Yazan Al Naimat - Jordan national team player

FIFA Arab Cup an opportunity to play in World Cup stadiums - Al Naimat

With the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 set to kick-off in Qatar on December 1, the excitement has been building steadily in the region. And Jordanian national team player Yazan Al Naimat cannot wait for the tournament to kickstart in Doha. The 26-year-old has talked up the infrastructure in Qatar and says he is looking forward to playing in stadiums that hosted matches during the 2022 World Cup.

Frequently asked questions

: Koln, Arminia Bielefeld, and Bochum hold the record of winning the 2. Bundesliga titles the most number of times with four each to their name. FC St. Pauli won the 2. Bundesliga at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, their first title in Germany's second division.
: Currently, there are 18 teams contesting in the 2. Bundesliga. Since its inception in 1974 till 1994, there were two divisions of 20 clubs, with 10 clubs in each division. However, since 1994-95, 18 teams contest for the 2. Bundesliga title in the traditional league format.
: Willi Landgraf, a former German defender, holds the record for making the most 2. Bundesliga appearances. Landgraf appeared in 508 games in the league and played for Rot-Weiss Essen, Homburg, Gutersloh, and Alemannia Aachen.
: Simon Terodde, who recently played for Schalke, is the leading goalscorer of all-time in 2. Bundesliga. The lanky German striker scored 177 goals in 311 games and represented Bochum, Schalke, Stuttgart, Hamburger, Union Berlin, and Duisburg.
: Former German goalkeeper Peter Eich is the oldest player to feature in a 2. Bundesliga game, achieving the feat at the age of 44 years and 330 days in May 2006.
: Turkish midfielder Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu was just 16 years and 142 days old when he made his debut for Karlsruher against Hannover in 2021, thus making him the youngest player ever in the 2. Bundesliga.
: Rudi Voller, Simon Terodde, Ottmar Hitzfeld, and Niclas Fullkrug are among the most famous players to have played in 2. Bundesliga.
: Friedhelm Funkel, Ralph Hassenhuttl, Ralf Rangnick, and Klaus Augenthaler are among the most renowned managerial names in 2. Bundesliga history.
: Berlin's Olympstadion, which is home to Hertha BSC, is the biggest stadium in 2. Bundesliga with a capacity of 74,475. It is Germany's second-biggest football stadium after Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park.
: Davie Selke is the most expensive 2. Bundesliga signing of all-time. Selke was bought for €8 million from Werden Bremen by RB Leipzig in 2015.

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