List of FIFA Arab Cup finals
| Organiser(s) | UAFA (1985–2012) FIFA (2021–present) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Region | Arab world |
| Current champions | Morocco (2nd title) |
| Most championships | Iraq (4 titles) |
The FIFA Arab Cup is an association football competition established in 1963. It is contested by the men's national teams of the members of the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), the governing body of football for countries in the Arab world and takes place generally every four years. The winners of the first tournament were Tunisia, who won in a round-robin style tournament. The first final was in 1966, where Iraq defeated Syria 2–1 in Baghdad. The most recent final, hosted in Lusail in 2025, saw Morocco defeat Jordan 3–2 after extra time. The FIFA Arab Cup final is the last match of the competition and the result determines which country's team is declared Arab champion. As of the 2025 tournament, if after 90 minutes of regular play the score is a draw, an additional 30-minute period of extra time is added. If such a game is still tied after extra time, it is decided by penalty shoot-out. The team that wins the penalty shoot-out are then declared champions.
Iraq is the most successful team at the tournament, winning it four times. Saudi Arabia and Morocco both have two titles, Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria each have one a-piece.
List of finals
| # | Final not played |
| † | Final was won during extra time |
| * | Final decided by a penalty shootout |
| Tournament | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Venue | Location | Attendance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Cup | |||||||
| 1963 | Tunisia | No final | Syria | Camille Chamoun Stadium | Beirut, Lebanon | 20,000 | [1] |
| 1964 | Iraq | No final | Libya | Shuwaikh High School Stadium | Kuwait City, Kuwait | [2] | |
| 1966 | Iraq | 2–1 | Syria | Al-Kashafa Stadium | Baghdad, Iraq | 20,000 | [3] |
| 1985 | Iraq | 1–0 | Bahrain | King Fahd Stadium | Taif, Saudi Arabia | [4] | |
| 1988 | Iraq | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) |
Syria | Amman International Stadium | Amman, Jordan | 15,000 | [5] |
| 1992[a] | Egypt | 3–2 | Saudi Arabia | Al-Hamadaniah Stadium | Aleppo, Syria | [6] | |
| 1998 | Saudi Arabia | 3–1 | Qatar | Khalifa International Stadium | Doha, Qatar | 25,000 | [7] |
| 2002 | Saudi Arabia | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Bahrain | Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium | Kuwait City, Kuwait | 7,500 | [8] |
| 2012 | Morocco | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) |
Libya | Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2,500 | [9][10] |
| FIFA Arab Cup | |||||||
| 2021 | Algeria | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Tunisia | Al Bayt Stadium | Al Khor, Qatar | 60,456 | [11][12] |
| 2025 | Morocco | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Jordan | Lusail Stadium | Lusail, Qatar | 84,517 | [13][14] |
- ^ The 1992 edition organized as part of the 1992 Arab Games football tournament was also counted as a part of the Arab Cup.
Results by nation
Years shown in bold indicate that the country also hosted that tournament.
| Team | Winners | Runners-up | Total finals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 4 (1964, 1966*, 1985, 1988) | — | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 (1998, 2002) | 1 (1992) | 3 |
| Morocco | 2 (2012, 2025) | — | 2 |
| Tunisia | 1 (1963) | 1 (2021) | 2 |
| Egypt | 1 (1992) | — | 1 |
| Algeria | 1 (2021) | — | 1 |
| Syria | — | 3 (1963, 1966, 1988) | 3 |
| Libya | — | 2 (1964, 2012) | 2 |
| Bahrain | — | 2 (1985, 2002) | 2 |
| Qatar | — | 1 (1998*) | 1 |
| Jordan | — | 1 (2025) | 1 |
References
- ^ "Arab Cup 1963 Details". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arab Cup 1964". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arab Cup 1966". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arab Cup 1985". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arab Cup 1988". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arabian Cup 1992 Details". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arabian Cup 1998 Details". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arabian Cup 2002 Details". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Morocco wins Arab Cup 2012 title". alarabiya.net. Al Arabia News. 7 July 2012. Archived from the original on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Arab Cup 2012". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup 2021". Al Jazeera Media Network. 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Arab Cup 2021". RSSSF.org. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Qatar 2025 in stats". FIFA. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- ^ reporter/Doha, Sports (2025-12-18). "Super sub Hamdallah leads Morocco to Arab Cup triumph". Gulf Times. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
External links
- FIFA Arab Cup at the RSSSF