FIFA Qatar Arab Cup: a look at the quarter-final qualifying race

FIFA Qatar Arab Cup: a look at the quarter-final qualifying race
DR
Monday 6 December 2021 - 18:30

Four countries have already secured their spot in the knockout stage of the competition, including Qatar (host country), Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt.

Group A

Qatar has secured its place in terms of the playoffs with a total of 6 points, after the two consecutive victories, against Bahrain (1-0), and Oman (2-1), ahead of Iraq with 2 points, Oman and Bahrain with 1 point.

Group A’s upcoming games will decide on the standings in terms of playoffs, as Oman and Bahrain are still undecided.

Group A’s upcoming games

Oman vs. Bahrain (Monday, at 22 p.m)
Qatar vs. Iraq (Monday, at 22 p.m)

 Group B

The UAE tops the standings in the playoffs with 6 points, after two wins, against Mauritania (1-0), and Syria (2-1), ahead of Tunisia, Syria with 3 points, and Mauritania which came last with no points.

Group B’s upcoming games

Syria vs. Mauritania (Monday, at 18 p.m)

Tunisia vs. UAE (Monday, at 18 p.m)

Group C

Morocco already secured its qualification, after leading the playoffs with a total of 6 points.
FIFA wrote on Twitter “Morocco through with a flawless record,” following the two victories in a row against Palestine (4-0), and Jordan (4-0), ahead of Jordan 3 points, Palestine and Saudi Arabia with 1 point, as the previous game between Palestine and Saudi Arabia finished in a draw (1-1).

Group C’s upcoming games

Morocco vs. Saudi Arabia (Tuesday, at 4 p.m)

Palestine vs. Jordan (Tuesday, at 4 p.m)

Group D

Algeria and Egypt secured the two tickets from the previous games, described as North African giants by FIFA, adding they will compete for the top spot, as both countries totaled 6 points, ahead of Lebanon and Sudan with no points.

In the last games, Algeria defeated Lebanon (2-0), and Egypt won against Sudan (5-0).

Group D’s upcoming games

Algeria vs. Egypt ( Tuesday, at 8 p.m)

Lebanon vs. Sudan (Tuesday, at 8 p.m)

FIFA Arab Cup is taking place from November 30 to December 18, with the participation of 16 member countries of the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), set to meet in Qatar for the 2021 Arab Cup of Nations.

add your comment

Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.

Economy
Morocco cuts tax rate for self-employed workers under 2027 budget proposal
Thursday 12 November 2026 - 20:32

Morocco cuts tax rate for self-employed workers under 2027 budget proposal

News
Morocco warns of coordinated cyberattacks targeting ScreenConnect cloud systems
Thursday 12 November 2026 - 18:00

Morocco warns of coordinated cyberattacks targeting ScreenConnect cloud systems

Economy
Morocco faces MAD 50 billion energy import shock as AfDB warns of widening deficits
Thursday 12 November 2026 - 16:32

Morocco faces MAD 50 billion energy import shock as AfDB warns of widening deficits

International
Nvidia faces espionage scandal over CEO's alleged ties to Chinese spy
Thursday 12 November 2026 - 15:40

Nvidia faces espionage scandal over CEO's alleged ties to Chinese spy