Arab Cup Title Awaits Jordan or Morocco

TDT | Manama

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Jordan will aim to lift their first major international trophy tonight at Lusail Stadium when they face Morocco in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final, capping an exhilarating tournament in Doha, Qatar. The title match, scheduled for a 7pm kick-off, brings together two of the competition’s most impressive performers: Jordan boast the tournament’s most potent attack, while Morocco have been the stingiest defense, conceding only once so far.

The Jordanians' rise over the past two years has been remarkable. Runners-up at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and qualifiers for their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2026, the Hashemites are now one win away from crowning what many are calling a “golden generation” with silverware.

Head coach Jamal Sellami has guided Jordan through a flawless campaign. They topped Group C with wins against the UAE, Egypt and Kuwait, before sneaking past Iraq and Saudi Arabia with identical 1-0 scorelines in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Central to their success has been Ali Olwan, the tournament’s topscorer, whose goals have propelled Jordan to the brink of history. Jordan have scored the most goals in the tournament with 10, but their attack will be put to its sternest test against Morocco’s resolute backline.

The Moroccans, meanwhile, arrive in the final equally confident under head coach Tarik Sektioui, bidding to claim a second Arab Cup title after lifting the trophy in 2012. Also qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Atlas Lions have shown depth and composure throughout the tournament despite missing several Europe-based stars. World Cup semi-finalists in 2022, Morocco reinforced their credentials with a 3-0 semi-final win over the UAE. Karim El Berkaoui, second only to Jordan’s Ali Olwan in the scoring charts, has been instrumental in spearheading their attack.

Earlier in the day, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will contest the third-place playoff at Khalifa International Stadium, with kick-off set for 2pm. Both sides aim to bounce back from semi-final disappointment. Saudi Arabia, already qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, will look to sharpen their composure in the final third after being frustrated by Jordan. The UAE will be eager to end the year on a high after exiting the Arab Cup at the semi-final stage earlier this week and missing out on World Cup qualification in November.

With Arab supremacy on the line, the final promises compelling football and a fitting conclusion in Doha.