The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will be held from December 1 to 18, the CEO of the football tournament organizing committee, Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim, officially announced. The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will be held in six major venues that previously hosted matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
During a media roundtable discussion, Al Jassim confirmed that the tournament will kick off at Al Bait Stadium and the grand final will be held at Lusail Stadium on December 18, Qatar National Day. Other stadiums that will host the matches include Khalifa International, Ahmed Bin Ali, Stadium 974 and Education City. These stadiums are all capable of holding at least 40,000 spectators.
The Arab Cup finals will not overlap with the start of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on December 21, meaning that the full North African teams will be involved. The decision to use World Cup stadiums follows the example of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which saw a record attendance of 1.5 million fans. The country’s mild winter weather is also expected to enhance the fan experience.
In addition to the Arab Cup, Qatar will also host the FIFA U-17 World Cup from November 3 to 27, 2025. The matches will be held at the Aspire Academy facilities.
