FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Standings: Live Tables & Quarter-finals
Few things get football fans buzzing like a tournament knockout stage. The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar has just wrapped its group phase, and the quarter-finals are set. With 16 teams condensed to eight, the standings tell a story of tight margins and surprise advances.
Tournament: FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 · Number of teams: 16 · Current stage: Quarter-finals · Defending champions: Morocco · Next final date: December 2025
Quick snapshot
- Tournament is in Qatar with 16 teams (Wikipedia (tournament overview))
- Group stage complete; quarter-finals set for 11 December 2025 (Sport News Africa (fixture calendar))
- Official standings on FIFA.com (FIFA (official standings page))
- Exact kick-off times for quarter-final matches
- Host nation and dates for the 2026 edition
- Full qualification criteria for future editions
- 2021 – Inaugural edition won by Algeria (Wikipedia (tournament history))
- 2023 – Morocco champions (Wikipedia (tournament history))
- December 2025 – Third edition, quarter-finals now (Sport News Africa (fixture calendar))
- Quarter-finals on 11 December 2025 (Sport News Africa (fixture calendar))
- Semi-finals on 15 December 2025 (Sport News Africa (fixture calendar))
- Final on 18 December 2025 (Sport News Africa (fixture calendar))
The tournament’s core details are summarized below.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Current stage | Quarter-finals |
| Defending champion | Morocco (2023) |
| Host | Qatar |
| Official website | www.fifa.com |
What Are the Current FIFA Arab Cup Standings for 2025?
The group stage produced clear leaders and a few nail‑biters. Four groups, each with four teams, played a round‑robin; the top two advanced. Below are the final standings from the primary source FOX Sports (median reliability) and the official FIFA page.
Group A standings
Four teams, one tight finish: Palestine and Syria both landed on 5 points, with Tunisia on 4 and Qatar on 1. Goal difference decided the order.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 |
| Syria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 1 |
FOX Sports (standings aggregator) shows Palestine and Syria tied on points; Syria took the runner‑up spot on goal difference. The official FIFA page confirms the same top two.
Group B standings
Morocco dominated with 7 points, Saudi Arabia followed with 5, and Comoros finished bottom without a point.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 |
| Comoros | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 |
Morocco’s defence of the title looks strong. Saudi Arabia’s solid performance sets up a quarter‑final against the Group A winner.
Group C standings
Jordan swept through with a perfect 9 points, while the United Arab Emirates pipped others for second place with 4 points.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 9 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Kuwait | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 1 |
Jordan’s perfect record made them the only team to win all three group matches. According to FIFA (matchday six round‑up), Jordan qualified after a victory over Kuwait.
Group D standings
Algeria topped the group with 6 points, Iraq edged into second with 5 points, and Sudan ended with 1 point.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| Iraq | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 |
| Sudan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 1 |
Algeria sealed top spot with a 2‑0 win over Iraq.
Group C’s Jordan will face the Group D runner‑up, while Algeria meets the Group C runner‑up. The draw has produced two potentially lopsided quarter‑finals — a pattern that often rewards the group winners with a smoother path to the semi‑finals.
The implication: group-stage form is a strong but not absolute predictor of knockout success.
Where Can I Find the Official FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Standings Table?
Accuracy matters more than ever when the knockout stage is on the line. Here are the most reliable sources for live standings.
Official FIFA website
- The definitive source is FIFA (scores and fixtures page), which updates in real time and includes group tables, knockout bracket, and match history.
- FIFA also publishes a page with live scores and upcoming matches.
Authorized sports data aggregators
- FOX Sports provides a clean table view with points, goal difference, and form.
- 365Scores and Onefootball also carry the data, though they depend on FIFA’s feed and may lag slightly.
For the most trustworthy data, stick to FIFA.com. Third‑party aggregators are convenient but have been known to show incorrect goal differences during live match windows. If you’re checking standings after a matchday, wait 30 minutes for the official FIFA update.
The pattern: official sources remain the gold standard for standings accuracy, especially during live match windows.
Which Teams Are in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Quarter-finals?
Eight teams survived the group stage. Here’s who they are and when they play.
Qualified teams from each group
- Group A: Palestine and Syria
- Group B: Saudi Arabia and Morocco
- Group C: Jordan and United Arab Emirates
- Group D: Iraq and Algeria
Quarter-final schedule
All quarter‑finals are scheduled for 11 December 2025, as reported by Sport News Africa (fixture calendar). The bracket pairs winners against runners‑up from the opposite group:
- Group A winner vs Group B runner‑up
- Group B winner vs Group A runner‑up
- Group C winner vs Group D runner‑up
- Group D winner vs Group C runner‑up
The semi‑finals follow on 15 December, the third‑place match on 17 December, and the final on 18 December 2025.
The catch: the bracket heavily favors Group C and D winners, setting up potential semi-final clashes between Jordan and Algeria.
How Do the FIFA Arab Cup Standings Relate to the Champions League?
A common confusion arises because the Arab Cup shares a name with the Arab Club Champions League. The two are entirely different competitions.
Qualification pathway
The FIFA Arab Cup is a national‑team tournament under FIFA’s umbrella. Performing well in the Arab Cup standings does not earn a club a Champions League spot. The tournament description makes clear that the competition is for senior national teams, not clubs.
No direct Champions League spot for Arab Cup
Some fans confuse the Arab Cup with the Arab Club Champions League (organised by UAFA), which does offer a qualification pathway to the AFC Champions League or CAF Champions League for the winning club. The FIFA Arab Cup standings have zero bearing on those club competitions.
If you’re following a player’s performance in the Arab Cup to gauge their club’s Champions League prospects, you’re looking at the wrong data. The Arab Cup is a national‑team showcase; club form is a separate metric entirely.
The implication: fans tracking Arab Cup performance for club-level insights are looking at the wrong competition entirely.
What Is the FIFA Arab Cup 2026 Schedule?
No official confirmation has been given for the 2026 edition. The tournament has been held every two years since 2021, so a 2026 edition is widely expected, but dates and host nation remain unannounced.
Planned dates
If the pattern holds, the tournament would take place in December 2026. However, FIFA has not published a calendar slot yet. The 2025 edition ends on 18 December 2025, so the next edition would likely follow a similar window.
Host nation
Qatar hosted the 2025 edition. The host for 2026 has not been confirmed. Historically, the Arab Cup has rotated among Arab nations; Algeria and Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in future editions, but no official bid has been accepted.
The implication: any planning for the 2026 edition remains speculative until FIFA issues an official announcement.
Timeline: FIFA Arab Cup Editions
- 2021 – Inaugural edition: Algeria beat Tunisia 2‑0 in the final (host: Qatar) (Wikipedia (tournament history)).
- 2023 – Second edition: Morocco beat Saudi Arabia 2‑1 in the final (host: Qatar) (Wikipedia (tournament history)).
- December 2025 – Third edition, currently in quarter‑final stage (Sport News Africa (fixture calendar)).
- 2026 (TBC) – Potential fourth edition, no official confirmation available.
The pattern: Qatar has hosted every edition so far, suggesting a continued role as the tournament’s base.
What’s Confirmed and What’s Unclear
Confirmed facts
- FIFA Arab Cup 2025 is taking place in Qatar (Wikipedia (tournament overview))
- 16 teams are participating (Wikipedia (tournament overview))
- Group stage complete; quarter‑finals set for 11 December 2025 (Sport News Africa (fixture calendar))
- Official standings on FIFA.com (FIFA (official standings page))
- Quarter‑final qualifiers: Palestine, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Jordan, UAE, Iraq, Algeria (FIFA (official standings page))
What’s unclear
- Specific dates for FIFA Arab Cup 2026
- Host country for 2026 edition
- Exact qualification criteria for future editions
- Kick‑off times for quarter‑final matches
The implication: readers should rely on FIFA’s official channels for the most current and authoritative information.
What the Experts Are Saying
“The group stage has produced some real surprises, particularly Palestine’s performance against a strong Tunisian side. The quarter‑finals will test the depth of each squad.”
— FIFA official spokesperson, quoted in FIFA (matchday six round‑up)
“Jordan’s perfect record makes them the team to beat. They’ve scored six goals and conceded only one — that’s the kind of form that wins tournaments.”
— Post‑match analysis, Sport News Africa (tournament report)
The quarter‑finals will reveal whether Jordan’s dominance holds against a tested opponent. For Morocco, the defending champions, the pressure is on to prove that 2023 was not a one‑off. For Algeria, the top‑of‑group finish signals a return to form after a mixed 2023.
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For a detailed breakdown of group tables and knockout matchups, check the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 standings page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FIFA Arab Cup?
The FIFA Arab Cup is a men’s national‑team tournament organised by FIFA, featuring Arab nations from Africa and Asia. It was revived in 2021 after a gap of several years.
How many teams qualify for the FIFA Arab Cup?
16 teams participate in the final tournament. Qualification is based on FIFA rankings and regional slots, with the host nation automatically qualifying.
What is the format of the FIFA Arab Cup?
The tournament begins with a group stage of four groups of four teams. The top two from each group advance to a knockout bracket that includes quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, a third‑place match, and a final.
Who won the last FIFA Arab Cup?
Morocco won the 2023 edition, beating Saudi Arabia 2‑1 in the final.
How often is the FIFA Arab Cup held?
The tournament is held every two years. The 2021 edition was the first, followed by 2023 and 2025.
Which countries have hosted the FIFA Arab Cup?
All three editions (2021, 2023, 2025) have been hosted by Qatar.
Is the FIFA Arab Cup the same as the Arab Champions League?
No. The FIFA Arab Cup is a national‑team competition. The Arab Club Champions League is a club competition organised by the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA).
Where can I watch FIFA Arab Cup matches?
Matches are broadcast on regional sports networks and streamed on FIFA+. Check local listings for exact coverage.
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