UAE in Group C of 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar
The draw ceremony took place today in Doha, in the presence of officials from the organising committee, FIFA, and representatives from the national football associations of the participating teams.
The Group A draw placed Qatar, Tunisia, the winner of the match between Syria and South Sudan, and the winner of the match between Palestine and Libya in one group.
Group B includes Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the winner of the match between Oman and Somalia, and the winner of the match between Yemen and Comoros.
Group D consists of Algeria, Iraq, the winner of the match between Bahrain and Djibouti, and the winner of the match between Lebanon and Sudan.
The draw follows the announcement that the 2025 Arab Cup will offer a record prize pool of over $36.5 million, according to Qatar's Local Organising Committee.
The tournament, featuring senior men's national teams from the 22-member Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), will run from December 1 to 18 in Qatar.
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