Qatar (Washington Insider) - AFC President Sheikh Salman praised Qatar’s organisation of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, congratulated Morocco on their 3-2 final win over Jordan, and highlighted the tournament’s role in developing Arab football.
As Gulf Times reported, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa praised Qatar for its organisation of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. He said the tournament was delivered to the highest international standards.
Sheikh Salman pointed to Qatar’s careful planning, modern stadiums, and strict technical and operational standards. These elements, he said, helped make the event run smoothly and strengthened Qatar’s reputation as a top host for major global sporting events.
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Sheikh Salman added that the success of the tournament showed strong cooperation between FIFA, regional football authorities, and national associations. He said that regional competitions like the Arab Cup help improve competitiveness, develop young talent, and promote sportsmanship.
The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will be used as an example for how sporting events can benefit from good planning and international cooperation, increasing the visibility of football while providing fans with an enjoyable experience and players with an enjoyable event to participate in.
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, who is also FIFA's First Vice-President, congratulated Morocco for winning the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 following their final match against Jordan, where they won 3-2. He said that Morocco's victory was a result of their players' technical skill level, tactical strategy, and professionalism on the field.
Additionally, he commended Jordan for finishing second in the tournament. He stated that the consistency of Jordan's performance throughout the tournament shows that Jordanian football has significantly improved.
Qatar hosted the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 between December 1 and December 18, 2025. 16 Arab National Teams took part in this tournament. On November 25–26, 2025, qualification matches were played to determine which teams would participate in the tournament.
The tournament was played in 6 stadiums that were used for the FIFA World Cup 2022, including the Opening Match at the Al Bayt Stadium and the Final Match at Lusail Stadium. This was the second consecutive edition of the Arab Cup hosted by Qatar.