Qatar hosted the Arab Cup 2025 draw ceremony today inside its capital city of Doha. Sixteen teams will compete during the tournament, which runs from December 1 through December 18. Officials completed the selection process and revealed which nations earned spots for the competition. The event takes place across various venues throughout Qatar over nearly three weeks. Fans can expect exciting matches between some of the region's top soccer nations.
Egypt decided to send its second squad under coach Helmy Toulan for this tournament. Their main team cannot participate because they must prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations. The continental championship begins December 21 and takes place across Morocco. Egyptian officials made this choice to avoid conflicts between the two major competitions. The backup roster will represent the country during the Arab Cup matches.
Fourteen lower-ranked teams must battle through qualifying rounds before the main tournament begins. These nations will compete during knockout matches scheduled for November 25 and November 26. Seven winners will emerge from these playoff contests and advance to join the main field. Nine top-ranked countries have already secured direct entry to the final stage of competition. Qatar earned automatic qualification as hosts, and Algeria holds the defending champion status from the previous edition.
Egypt decided to send its second squad under coach Helmy Toulan for this tournament. Their main team cannot participate because they must prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations. The continental championship begins December 21 and takes place across Morocco. Egyptian officials made this choice to avoid conflicts between the two major competitions. The backup roster will represent the country during the Arab Cup matches.
Fourteen lower-ranked teams must battle through qualifying rounds before the main tournament begins. These nations will compete during knockout matches scheduled for November 25 and November 26. Seven winners will emerge from these playoff contests and advance to join the main field. Nine top-ranked countries have already secured direct entry to the final stage of competition. Qatar earned automatic qualification as hosts, and Algeria holds the defending champion status from the previous edition.
