Heavy rain forces bronze match cancellation, Jordan vs Morocco final still on
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The third-place match of the 2025 Arab Cup between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia was canceled on Thursday after heavy rain made conditions on the pitch unsafe.
Match officials halted play during the second half, which had already been delayed due to worsening weather.
Tournament organizers confirmed the cancellation and said further details regarding ticketing and scheduling will be released through official channels.
Events on Lusail Street canceled
In addition to the match cancellation, all Arab Cup 2025 events on Lusail Street were canceled due to the storm, according to the Lusail City official account. Authorities cited safety concerns as heavy rain continues to affect the area.
Saudi Arabia’s road to bronze
Saudi Arabia earned a spot in the bronze match after finishing second in Group B with six points. The team advanced past Oman and Comoros before losing 1-0 to Morocco in the group stage. In the quarter-finals, Saudi overcame Palestine 2-1 after extra time at Lusail Stadium.
UAE’s journey to the bronze match
The UAE reached the bronze stage after finishing second in Group C with four points, following a loss to Jordan, a draw with Egypt, and a win over Kuwait. In the quarter-finals, the UAE eliminated defending champions Algeria in a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, before falling 3-0 to Morocco in the semi-finals.
