Photo by Mahmoud Elmazaty | The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Football enthusiasts across Qatar are eagerly anticipating the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, one of the region’s most celebrated tournaments, set to take place from December 1 to 18, 2025.
The last edition, also hosted by Qatar, witnessed record-breaking stadium attendance and a festive atmosphere across the country.
Cultural performances, entertainment activities, and national celebrations turned the event into a unifying spectacle for Arab nations, both residents and visitors alike.
With less than two weeks until kickoff, preparations are in full swing at Old Doha Port, where streets are being adorned with flags of participating countries, drawing crowds eager to capture photos of the display.
Old Doha Port joins several other landmarks, including Lusail Boulevard, Souq Waqif, Msheireb Downtown Doha, and the stadium precincts, in gearing up to host a variety of cultural and entertainment events during the tournament.
Sixteen of the best Arab national teams will compete for the Arab Cup title across six stadiums: Al Bayt, Lusail, Khalifa International, Ahmad Bin Ali, Stadium 974, and Education City.
According to organizers, tickets are available for purchase online via the Road to Qatar platform, with more than 430,000 tickets already sold.
