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Qatar keep alive FIFA Arab Cup hopes with Syria draw as Palestine top group

Qatar keep alive FIFA Arab Cup hopes with Syria draw as Palestine top group

Summary

Qatar maintained their chance of advancing in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after a 1-1 draw against Syria in Group A, avoiding early elimination. Qatar needed to avoid losing their next match to reach the knockout stages. Palestine also drew 2-2 with Tunisia, leading Group A and needing at least a draw in their final game to move to the next round.

Key Facts

  • Qatar drew 1-1 with Syria in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament.
  • Qatar must avoid defeat in their next match against Tunisia to have a chance at advancing.
  • Qatar scored in the 77th minute, but Syria's Omar Kharbin equalized in the 90th minute.
  • Palestine and Tunisia also drew 2-2 in a separate Group A match earlier the same day.
  • Palestine leads the group and requires only a draw in their final game to secure a knockout stage spot.
  • Qatar will play Tunisia next at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
  • The final group games will determine which teams advance to the knockout round.

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