Syria, Palestine tie 0-0, advance together in Arab Cup 2025

• Syria and Palestine advance to the quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw.
• Tunisia wins 2-0 against Qatar but fails to qualify.
• Qatar, the host nation, is eliminated with just one point.

The Arab Cup 2025 Group A stage concluded with a dramatic finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both Syria and Palestine secured their spots in the quarter-finals thanks to a goalless draw at Education City Stadium, while Tunisia left the tournament with a hard-fought victory over hosts Qatar but fell short of advancing.

In the tightly contested clash, the teams focused on securing the single point needed for qualification, largely ignoring the outcome of the other match. The first half featured a few attempts on goal, but the second half slowed considerably, with play mostly confined to midfield. The final 0-0 scoreline raised both Syria’s and Palestine’s tallies to 5 points, confirming first and second place in the group.

Meanwhile, at Al Bayt Stadium, the Tunisian national team delivered a strong performance against the Qatari hosts. Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan opened the scoring in the 16th minute, with Yassine Meriah adding a second in the 63rd minute. Despite finishing the match with ten men after Seifeddine Jaziri’s red card, Tunisia held on for a 2-0 win. However, the victory brought them to 4 points, insufficient to surpass Syria and Palestine, leaving them eliminated from the tournament.

For Qatar, the Asian champion and host nation, the group stage ended in disappointment. Their single point was not enough to advance, marking one of the biggest surprises of the first round.

Group A Final Standings:

Palestine: 5 points – Qualified
Syria: 5 points – Qualified
Tunisia: 4 points – Eliminated
Qatar: 1 point – Eliminated