Qatar announces six stadiums for FIFA Arab Cup 2025 matches

Doha: CEO of the Football Tournaments Organizing Committee Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim announced that the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will take place acro...

Doha: CEO of the Football Tournaments Organizing Committee Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim announced that the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will take place across the six World Cup stadiums of Al Bayt, Lusail, Khalifa International, Ahmad Bin Ali, 974, and Education City.

During a media roundtable discussion, Al Jassim revealed that the tournament’s opening match is scheduled for December 1, 2025, at Al Bayt Stadium, while Lusail Stadium will host the final on December 18, 2025.

Expectations for high-quality competition and strong fan engagement are high, as participating Arab teams are expected to field their best players, benefiting from the timing of the tournament, which aligns with mid-season breaks in various domestic leagues.

The December 18 final will not conflict with the African teams participating in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts three days later.

According to Al Jassim, discussions were held with Morocco’s Football Federation to coordinate scheduling, adding that selection of six stadiums that hosted matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 reflects the anticipated strong fan turnout, ensuring the smallest venue can accommodate at least 40,000 spectators.