23-05-2025
Record prize money announced for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Tribune News Network
Doha
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 has announced that the tournament prize fund will amount to more than $36.5 million (QR132.9 mn), in what marks a new benchmark and places the FIFA Arab Cup clearly alongside the most prestigious international football tournaments globally.
HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth and LOC Chairman, said: 'This announcement further elevates the stature of the FIFA Arab Cup – a tournament we brought back to life in 2021 – and reflects Qatar'sleading role in the development of football across the region, continent and around the world.
'It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to football and the positive values it promotes – unity, opportunity, and pride. This tournament is a celebration of Arab football, a platform for regional solidarity, and an inspiration for young talent across generations.'
He added: 'The FIFA Arab Cup forms a vital part of the legacy of the FIFA World Cup, which was by the testimony of many far and wide the most successful edition of the tournament.
'Hosting world-class tournaments like the Arab Cup and the upcoming U-17 World Cup helps us build on that momentum, reinforcing Qatar's position as a premier global sporting destination and leaving a meaningful legacy that benefits our communities and the broader region.'
Scheduled to run from December 1 to 18, 2025, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will once again culminate on Qatar National Day, offering a festive conclusion to a tournament that showcases Arab football at its finest. The tournament's Final Draw will take place on 25 May 2025 in Doha.
Following the success of the 2021 edition, which drew strong regional interest in Qatar's state-of-the-art vibrant stadiums, the 2025 tournament is expected to deliver even greater excitement, with fans from across the Arab world coming together to celebrate their culture and passion for football.
Qatar's continued role as a host of major global football tournaments reflects the country's strategic investment in sport as part of its long-term national vision and development plan.
From the landmark FIFA World Cup 2022 to the AFC AsianCup2023, the AFC U-23 Asian Cup2024, and recent international club competitions like the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, Qatar has consistently delivered successful, world class events.
