FIFA Arab Cup 2025: Match Highlights, Shock Results and Standout Players You Need to Know

LUSAIL SHOWDOWN: MOROCCO VS JORDAN The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup reaches its crescendo tonight as Morocco’s Atlas Lions lock horns with Jordan’s Nashama at Lusail Stadium, Qatar. Both sides arrive unbeaten, Morocco boasting the tournament’s stingiest defence and Jordan brandishing the most prolific attack. KICK-OFF TIME AND WHERE TO WATCH • Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025 • Kick-off: 19:00 local (17:00 GMT) • Channels: beIN Sports 1, Al Kass, Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, ENTV ROAD TO THE FINAL Morocco breezed through Group B, edged Syria in the quarters, then dismantled the UAE 3-0 in the semis. Jordan topped Group C and ousted Saudi Arabia 1-0 to book a maiden final berth. The Atlas Lions have conceded just once all tournament, while Jordan have netted 10 goals in five outings—setting up a classic “best defence vs best attack” narrative. PREDICTED XIs & KEY DUELS Morocco (4-2-3-1): Benabid; El Moussaoui, Saadane, Bouftini, Boulacsout; Hrimat, Bach; Zouhzouh, Tannane, El Bekaoui; Azaro. Jordan (5-4-1): Abulaila; Taha, Al Dahab, Al Rosan, Nasib, Smeeri; Al Mardi, Ayed, Al Rashdan, Ersan; Olwan. Watch for the midfield battle between Zouhzouh and Ayed; whoever dictates tempo could tilt the trophy. WEATHER WATCH AFTER STORM-HIT THIRD-PLACE GAME Lightning storms forced referees to suspend the Saudi Arabia–UAE third-place match at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday, underlining the need for vigilance with Qatar’s unpredictable winter weather. Forecasts for Lusail indicate scattered showers but no electrical activity; organisers have contingency protocols ready. WHAT THE TROPHY MEANS • Morocco chase a second Arab Cup crown after 2012, aiming to cap a golden era for Moroccan football. • Jordan, in uncharted territory, can claim the nation’s first senior FIFA-sanctioned title—an achievement expected to supercharge investment in the kingdom’s domestic league. STATS THAT MATTER • Morocco’s clean-sheet streak stands at 341 minutes. • Jordan average 2.0 goals per match, led by winger Mahmoud Al-Mardi. • The two teams last met competitively in 2021, Morocco winning 4-0. HOW TO FOLLOW LIVE In addition to the listed TV carriers, live text and in-stadium highlights will stream on FIFA.com’s dedicated Arab Cup hub, which also houses real-time stats and post-match interviews. FINAL WORD With regional bragging rights and momentum for 2026 World Cup qualifying on the line, the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup final promises drama, tactical tension and a historic celebration—rain or shine—in the heart of Qatar.