AFC President Praises Qatar’s Organization of FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Doha: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised Qatar's organisation of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, saying the tournament was delivered to the highest international standards.

According to Qatar News Agency, Sheikh Salman stated that Qatar's strong organisation, modern infrastructure, and adherence to top technical and operational standards helped present the competition in a way that reinforced the country's position as a leading host of major global sporting events. He emphasized that the tournament's success reflected effective cooperation between FIFA and continental and national football bodies. Moreover, he highlighted the role of regional competitions in strengthening competitiveness, developing talent, and promoting sportsmanship.

Sheikh Salman, who also serves as FIFA's First Vice-President, congratulated Morocco on winning the title after their 3-2 victory over Jordan in the final. He described the achievement as a reflection of the team's high technical level and the strong international standing of Moroccan football. He also acknowledged Jordan's runners-up finish, noting that the team's consistent performances demonstrated the clear progress of Jordanian football and its growing regional and international ambitions.