“Iraqi fans will be the life of the Arab Cup”

Iraqi football legend Nashat Akram looks forward to Qatar hosting the FIFA Arab Cup for the second time as tickets go on sale Doha, Qatar: With th...

Iraqi football legend Nashat Akram looks forward to Qatar hosting the FIFA Arab Cup™ for the second time as tickets go on sale

Doha, Qatar: With the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 set to take place from December 1-18 in Qatar, Iraqi football legend Nashat Akram spoke about the tournament’s ability to showcase the region’s passion for football, in particular for fans of the Lions of Mesopotamia.

Speaking to the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC), the former Qatar Stars League player, said: “Iraqi fans will be the life of the Arab Cup. Fans in Qatar witnessed the fervour and passion that Iraqi supporters brought to the stadiums and beyond in previous tournaments. This time will be no different. Our Lions of Mesopotamia will hear the roar of fans at every match, they will have our full support.”

Fans can purchase FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 tickets exclusively on: www.roadtoqatar.qa, with prices starting from QR25. Supporters can also purchase a Follow My Team ticket, which will enable them to attend all matches of their team of choice during the group stage. All tickets are digital and include accessible seating options for disabled fans.

For Akram, who famously led Iraq to AFC Asian Cup glory in 2007, the FIFA Arab Cup has become the pinnacle of Arab football and a tribute to the rich culture of the region:“Qatar has been successful in celebratingArab and Islamic identity through all the tournaments it has organised.It is a matter of pride to see our culture celebratedon such a global stage.”