FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 daws over 1.2 million fans
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Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 attracted more than 1.2 million spectators and concluded with Morocco lifting the trophy, as the tournament...
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 attracted more than 1.2 million spectators and concluded with Morocco lifting the trophy, as the tournament underlined Qatar's growing reputation as a host of major global sporting events.
Held from December 1 to 18, the competition featured 16 national teams and showcased Arab culture, unity and high organisational standards across six World Cup stadiums previously used at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
According to tournament organisers, total attendance across 32 matches reached 1,220,063, with a quarter of fans travelling from outside Qatar. The final, in which Morocco defeated Jordan, was watched by 84,517 spectators at Lusail Stadium - the highest attendance of the tournament.
A total of 77 goals were scored, with Jordan's Ali Olwan finishing as the top scorer after netting six goals in six matches.
The Arab Cup also marked the conclusion of an unprecedented football calendar in Qatar, which staged three FIFA finals within three weeks.
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