Arab Cup ticket sales surpass 500,000: Local Organising Committee CEO

Doha: Qatar is moving at full pace to host the FIFAArab CupQatar 2025, scheduled for December 1 18, with preparations across all operational areas adv...

Doha: Qatar is moving at full pace to host the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, scheduled for December 1-18, with preparations across all operational areas advancing as planned, said Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim, CEO of the Local Organising Committee for Football Events.

In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Jassim, who also serves as CEO of the tournament, affirmed that all organizational elements are progressing on schedule and are designed to deliver one of the strongest editions in the championship’s history.

He highlighted the strong public interest surrounding the event, noting that ticket sales have already surpassed 500,000, even before the identities of seven of the 14 teams competing in the preliminary rounds have been confirmed.

Al Jassim said the finals will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, in line with the results of an earlier draw. He added that 30% of the tickets sold were purchased from outside Qatar, reflecting the lasting appeal of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the success of subsequent tournaments hosted by the country.

This momentum, he noted, reinforces Qatar's position as a preferred destination for football fans from across the GCC and the wider Arab region.