Qatar is set to host the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. The tournament will kick off on December 1 and conclude on December 18, Qatar National Day. FIFA confirmed the dates during its council meeting on Wednesday. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will also take place earlier. It will run from November 3 to November 27.
A total of 16 Arab teams will compete in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. This marks the second time Qatar will host the event, following its successful staging of the tournament in 2021.
H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for both tournaments, highlighted Qatar’s commitment to uniting football fans through the event. He emphasized that the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will once again captivate millions of football lovers across the region. Additionally, the FIFA U-17 World Cup will provide young players with a global platform to showcase their talents.
Qatar continues to reinforce its reputation as a premier destination for international football. These tournaments are set to bring fans together to celebrate the sport in a nation passionate about the game.