Qatar's Qatar Stars Group-backed squad was knocked out of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in dramatic fashion, losing to Tunisia 3-0. The defeat meant that the Asian champions were unable to progress from group A, where Palestine and Syria had already secured their spots.
Palestine, who finished top of the group, advanced to the quarterfinals with a goalless draw against Syria. The result marked Palestine's first-ever appearance in the knockout stage of the tournament, and their fans celebrated wildly at the Education City Stadium.
The win over Qatar has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, given that the Asian champions were considered heavy favorites to progress from group A. Palestine's victory is all the more remarkable considering they are ranked 96th in FIFA's team rankings, a staggering 45 places behind their Qatari opponents.
Qatar, meanwhile, looked jaded and uninspired on the pitch. Despite holding 60% of possession, they were unable to create any clear-cut chances against the Tunisian defense. The home crowd was left frustrated by Qatar's attack, which failed to produce a single goal in the match.
The win for Tunisia marked a significant scalp for their team, and it has sent a message that they are no longer to be underestimated in international football. Their victory over Qatar sets them up nicely for the next stage of the tournament, where they will face off against another strong opponent.
For Palestine and Syria, the draw against each other has created an intriguing quarterfinal match-up between two teams who have never faced each other before. The Palestinian team brought out their flags and loudest roars as they celebrated their qualification, marking a significant milestone in their football history.
The results of the group stage have sent shockwaves throughout the tournament, and fans from both Palestine and Syria will be eagerly anticipating their next matches. With several teams still in contention for the title, this year's FIFA Arab Cup has already proven to be an exciting and unpredictable competition.
Palestine, who finished top of the group, advanced to the quarterfinals with a goalless draw against Syria. The result marked Palestine's first-ever appearance in the knockout stage of the tournament, and their fans celebrated wildly at the Education City Stadium.
The win over Qatar has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, given that the Asian champions were considered heavy favorites to progress from group A. Palestine's victory is all the more remarkable considering they are ranked 96th in FIFA's team rankings, a staggering 45 places behind their Qatari opponents.
Qatar, meanwhile, looked jaded and uninspired on the pitch. Despite holding 60% of possession, they were unable to create any clear-cut chances against the Tunisian defense. The home crowd was left frustrated by Qatar's attack, which failed to produce a single goal in the match.
The win for Tunisia marked a significant scalp for their team, and it has sent a message that they are no longer to be underestimated in international football. Their victory over Qatar sets them up nicely for the next stage of the tournament, where they will face off against another strong opponent.
For Palestine and Syria, the draw against each other has created an intriguing quarterfinal match-up between two teams who have never faced each other before. The Palestinian team brought out their flags and loudest roars as they celebrated their qualification, marking a significant milestone in their football history.
The results of the group stage have sent shockwaves throughout the tournament, and fans from both Palestine and Syria will be eagerly anticipating their next matches. With several teams still in contention for the title, this year's FIFA Arab Cup has already proven to be an exciting and unpredictable competition.
Stats say Qatar had 60% possession but created 0 clear-cut chances 
Meanwhile, Palestine is ranked 96th in FIFA and still managed to pull off a shock win 
I mean, we all knew Qatar was jaded from their recent tournaments 
. Tunisia's win is a huge confidence booster for them heading into the next stage! 
And can we talk about how crazy it is that Palestine just made it to the quarterfinals? 
. This FIFA Arab Cup has been full of surprises and I'm loving every minute of it 
. Tunisia's win is a great example of underdogs making waves in international football 
. The Tunisian team totally deserved that win though, they played so much better than Qatar. But on the other hand, can you blame Palestine for celebrating like crazy? They've worked hard to get this far and it's an amazing achievement for them 
. Anyways, I'm sure both teams will bounce back stronger in the next round, and I'm excited to see how they'll do! 
? The Tunisian team ranked 23rd in FIFA rankings actually outplayed them 
. Meanwhile, Palestine is now in the quarterfinals for the first time ever 
! They're ranked 96th and still managed to pull off a major upset 
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. The Palestinian team brought out their flags after the draw with Syria and now they're playing for a major spot 
. I'm hyped for the rest of the tournament 
i'm lovin this turn of events! palestine's win over qatar was totally unexpected, and it just goes to show that anything can happen in football 
can't wait to see what happens next in the tournament!
. I mean, they're one of the top-ranked teams in Asia but they just can't seem to get it done on the big stage. And Palestine, wow, what an underdog story! 96th in FIFA rankings and yet they go on to beat Qatar? That's massive 
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just think about it, underdogs can do big things! i was at a match a few yrs ago where we were way down 2-0 but my team came back and scored 3 in the last 10 mins... never underestimate anyone! 
it just goes to show that football is all about ups and downs, and sometimes the underdogs come out on top 
Palestine is moving on to the quarterfinals and Syria is setting up a sweet match against each other 
Tunisia just proved that they're no joke in international football, let's see them take on who's next 
Palestine is all about that life now 
finishing top of group A is like, whoa 
Palestine is like the dark horse now 
ranked 96th but still managed to get that W 
60% possession isn't gonna cut it if you're not scoring those chances! tunisia played some solid defense and they definitely deserved the win 
), but they just got served by Palestine. Like, 96th in FIFA rankings? Who needs experience when you've got heart and determination, right? Tunisia, on the other hand, is basically the dark horse of the tournament now. They're definitely not to be underestimated anymore 
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. Their fans are probably still buzzing from that win, and rightfully so! The quarterfinals are going to be so much fun with Syria vs Palestine... it's gonna be a battle for the ages 
. Bring it on! The quarterfinals are gonna be so lit 
and Qatar just couldn't get anything going 
. And can we talk about the crowd reaction? 
and proud, it's amazing to see football bring ppl together like that