Huge prizes await the Arab Cup champion
Amir Hagag
The Egyptian national team awaits its fate in the Arab Cup draw, which will be held today, Sunday, in Qatar. The draw will feature 16 teams, amid high expectations from the sports community for an exceptional representation from the Pharaohs.
This year's Arab Cup is witnessing unprecedented interest, as its new edition will be held in Qatar with the participation of 16 Arab teams, with international support from FIFA.
The draw for the tournament will take place today, Sunday, May 25, 2025, marking the beginning of a new phase of football competition among Arab nations. Prizes will be awarded totaling 36 million euros, including 12 million euros for the champion, reflecting the significant development the tournament has witnessed recently.
The new technical staff of the Egyptian national team participating in the Arab Championship includes the following names: Helmy Toulan: Technical Director, Ahmed Hassan: Team Manager, Mamdouh Elmohamady: General Coach, Mohamed Nour: General Coach, Essam El-Hadary: Goalkeeper Coach, and another coach will join the staff.
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