FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his great praise for the outstanding success of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 tournament, following the conclusion of the competition in the exciting final match between the Moroccan and Jordanian brothers.
Moroccan triumph and a heroic Jordanian performance
In his official remarks, Infantino congratulated the Moroccan national team on winning the current edition of the Arab Cup, following their marathon 3-2 victory over Jordan in extra time. The Lusail Stadium hosted this footballing spectacle last night, with a packed stadium creating an electric atmosphere befitting a major FIFA tournament final.
The FIFA president also made sure to praise the fighting spirit of the Jordanian national team, congratulating the Nashama on their impressive and honorable journey throughout the tournament, culminating in the outstanding performance and high level of skill they displayed in the final match, reflecting the development of Jordanian and Arab football in general.
Qatar continues to impress with its organizational prowess
Infantino expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the State of Qatar, its leadership and people, and specifically mentioned His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country, for hosting this major sporting event. He emphasized that the tournament's conclusion coinciding with Qatar's National Day added a special celebratory dimension, as the tournament provided an ideal platform to unite Arab nations from the Atlantic to the Gulf through the universal language of football.
The importance of the tournament and its future
Speaking about the future of the tournament, Infantino affirmed that the Arab Cup “is here to stay and will continue to grow,” emphasizing that it has established itself as one of FIFA’s premier competitions. This confirmation reinforces the value of the tournament, which FIFA officially revived in 2021 as a dress rehearsal for the 2022 World Cup, and which has now become a fixed event eagerly anticipated by Arab football fans.
Historical context and regional influence
This edition of the Arab Cup holds special significance as it builds upon the great legacy of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The use of world-class stadiums like Lusail Stadium, which hosted the historic World Cup final, provides Arab players with the opportunity to gain experience in a top-tier professional environment. This tournament also contributes to raising the technical level of Arab national teams, both from Asia and Africa, thus enhancing their chances in upcoming international competitions and World Cup qualifiers.
Qatar’s success in organizing the 2025 edition reaffirms its leadership as a global sports capital and its ability to bring Arabs together in forums that promote brotherhood and fair competition, making the Arab Cup a key pillar in FIFA’s agenda for developing football in the region.
