Summary
Palestine has reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 for the first time after a goalless draw with Syria. Qatar, who needed a strong win to advance, was eliminated following a 3-0 loss to Tunisia.
Key Facts
- Qatar lost 3-0 to Tunisia, ending their chances to progress in the Arab Cup 2025.
- Palestine advanced to the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw against Syria.
- Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane scored Tunisia's first goal due to a goalkeeping mistake from Qatar.
- Tunisia scored twice more despite being reduced to 10 players in the match.
- Both Palestine and Syria secured their spots in the next round with the draw.
- Palestine previously defeated Qatar with an own goal during the tournament's opening game.
- Palestine and Syria both suffer from ongoing conflict but are performing well in the tournament.
- Qatar and Tunisia, despite being strong teams, have both been knocked out of the competition.