11th Edition of the Arab Cup 2025 Set to Kick Off in Doha

The Qatar Olympic Committee announced yesterday, Wednesday, the schedule for the 11th edition of the Arab Cup 2025. The tournament will take place in Doha from December 1 to December 18, featuring 16 national teams.

According to the official website of the Qatar Olympic Committee, the Qatar Football Association will host this edition on the same stadiums that were used during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Arab Cup 2025 will precede the Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

The FIFA Executive Committee had previously granted Qatar the hosting rights for the Arab Cup for three consecutive editions in 2025, 2029, and 2033. Participation in the tournament will be by invitation extended to 16 Arab teams, and the competition will not be part of the FIFA international match calendar.