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The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final is now confirmed, with Morocco set to face Jordan in a decisive clash at Lusail Stadium. The match will feature a unique duel between two Moroccan coaches on the sidelines.
Jordan eliminate Saudi Arabia to book final place
Jordan secured their place in the Arab Cup 2025 final after defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the semi-final. The tightly contested match was decided by a second-half goal from Nizar Mahmoud Al-Rashdan.
The first half was marked by tactical caution from both teams, with defensive discipline limiting clear chances. Neither side managed to break the deadlock before the interval.
After the break, the tempo increased as both teams pushed for an opening goal. Jordan found the breakthrough in the 66th minute, with Al-Rashdan’s strike proving decisive and sending the Nashama into the final.
A strong tournament run under Jamal Sellami
Jordan’s journey to the final has been built on consistency and control under Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami.
During the group stage, Jordan opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates on December 3, followed by a solid 3-1 victory against Kuwait on December 6. The Nashama confirmed their dominance with an emphatic 3-0 win over Egypt on December 9.
In the quarter-finals, Jordan edged past Iraq with a narrow 1-0 victory, securing their place in the semi-finals before eliminating Saudi Arabia in the last four.
A 100 percent Moroccan final on the touchline
The final of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will bring together two Moroccan coaches, with Tarek Sektioui leading Morocco’s A’ national team and Jamal Sellami in charge of Jordan.
Sektioui has guided Morocco to the final with a balanced approach built on defensive solidity and controlled possession. On the opposite bench, Sellami has shaped a Jordanian side that combines discipline with attacking efficiency.
The Arab Cup 2025 final will take place on Thursday, December 18 at 17:00, at the iconic Lusail Stadium. The match promises a tactical battle between two familiar football philosophies, with the trophy at stake.
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