Syria and Palestine face off at the Education City Stadium in Doha in what is the most decisive match of Group A.
Both teams enter strong: Syria picked up a valuable draw against hosts earlier, while Palestine stunned many with a win on opening day. With four points each, the winner of this game , or even a draw , would secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
Match details
- Fixture: Syria vs. Palestine
- Competition: FIFA Arab Cup 2025 — Group A (Matchday 3 / Final group match)
- Venue: Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan (Qatar)
- Date: Sunday, 7 December 2025
- Kick-off: 18:00 GMT +1 (20:00 local time)
How & Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports and Al Kass.
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Syria team news
Syria come into this match in good form and with real momentum behind them. They started their campaign with a 1–0 win over Tunisia, then held hosts Qatar to a 1–1 draw thanks to Omar Khribin’s late equalizer.
Both the coach and the players have spoken confidently about the team’s discipline and organization, believing those qualities give them a genuine chance of finishing top of the group – as long as they find the right balance between attacking intent and defensive stability.
On the pitch, Syria are likely to stick to a structured setup built around strong midfield control and quick vertical transitions after winning the ball. Their recent performances point to a team growing in cohesion and handling pressure well.
Palestine team news
Palestine have been the beautiful surprise of this Arab Cup so far. They opened with a historic 1–0 win over hosts Qatar, then followed it up with a gritty 2–2 draw against Tunisia. Those results put them top of Group A on four points, and they now head into their clash with Syria knowing that qualification is entirely in their hands.
Images circulating online show just how much this campaign means to Palestinians, with fans screaming in joy and celebrating every moment. And now the team edges closer to a historic quarter-final spot.
Tactically, Palestine should keep things tight and organised, likely sticking with a disciplined 4–2–3–1 or a similar shape built on defensive structure and quick transitions.
- Score Prediction: Syria 0–1 Palestine
