The national teams of Palestine and Syria turned predictions upside down on Matchday 3 of the group stage at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, securing the two qualification spots from Group A, in a day highlighted by Qatar’s unexpected collapse and a heavy 3–0 defeat against Tunisia.
Tunisia thrashes Qatar 3–0 but exits despite the win
At Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Tunisia delivered a dominant performance, beating Qatar 3–0 in one of the most notable games of the round.
Despite the victory, Tunisia finishes with 4 points, not enough to progress, ending the group stage in third place.
Hosts Qatar recorded only one point, finishing bottom of the group and suffering an early and shocking elimination.
Syria and Palestine share the lead and advance
At Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Syria and Palestine played out a 0–0 draw, a result that sends both teams through to the next round with 5 points each.
Final Group A standings:
1. Palestine – 5 pts
2. Syria – 5 pts
3. Tunisia – 4 pts
4. Qatar – 1 pt
The qualification of Syria and Palestine stands out as one of the biggest surprises of this edition, especially in a group featuring the host nation and the 2021 champion.
Morocco and Saudi Arabia set for a decisive Group B clash
All eyes now turn to Morocco vs Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium on Monday.
Morocco must win to take the lead, while Saudi Arabia needs only a draw after collecting six points from two matches.
