A cross-continental competition contested by 16 AFC (Asia) and CAF (Africa) nations that also subscribe to the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), the Arab Cup offers the region's top talents a rare opportunity to impress on the international stage. Players such as Akram Afif, who topped the QSL scoring charts last season, has twice been named the Asian Footballer of the Year, and captains host nation Qatar.
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The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup run from Monday, December 13 to Thursday, December 18. Full schedule below.
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Qatar, under the tutelage of Julen Lopetegui, are the standout favorites, with Saudi Arabia likely to be their closest challengers, not least because their veteran skipper Salem Al-Dawsari is in the midst of an extended Indian summer. The 34-year-old has been giving Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema a run for their money in the Saudi Pro League.
The North African nations have opted to field weakened teams ahead of AFCON, but will expect to make deep runs regardless. Reigning champions Algeria couldn't resist selecting a couple of big guns in Islam Slimani and Yacine Brahimi, the second-top scorer in the QSL last season.
Abderrazak Hamdallah, the Saudi Pro League's third-top scorer in each of the past two seasons, is spearheading Morocco's push, Tunisia will expect big things from Naïm Sliti and former PSG youngster Ismaël Gharbi, and Egyptian hopes are being carried by Achraf Bencharki and former Arsenal man Mohamed Elneny.
Here's how to watch Arab Cup 2025 online and on TV — including free streaming options. We’ve also listed the full schedule below so you don't miss a moment.
Can I watch Arab Cup 2025 free of charge?
The previous edition of the Arab Cup was free to stream on the FIFA YouTube channel in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and beyond, but at the time of publication the governing body hasn't revealed if that will be the case in 2025.
Free Arab Cup 2025 coverage is available via beIN Sports in select MENA countries, Alkass in Qatar, and Dubai Sports in the United Arab Emirates.
Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch Arab Cup 2025 for free — we’ll show you how below.
How to watch Arab Cup 2025 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the soccer on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Arab Cup 2025 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free Arab Cup coverage on Alkass, choose 'Qatar' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Alkass, sign in, and watch Arab Cup 2025 live.
How to watch Arab Cup 2025 live streams around the world
As mentioned above, every game of the 2021 Arab Cup was free-to-air on the FIFA YouTube channel in many countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and beyond.
However, at the time of writing there's been no word from FIFA on its broadcast plans for Arab Cup 2025. We'll update this article if anything changes.
If you're abroad right now and unable to access your usual coverage, a VPN will help you tune in. We recommend NordVPN.
Arab Cup schedule 2025
(All times ET)
ARAB CUP GROUP STAGE
Monday, December 1
8 a.m. — Tunisia vs Syria
11:30 a.m. — Qatar vs Palestine
Tuesday, December 2
7 a.m. — Morocco vs Comoros
9:30 a.m. — Egypt vs Kuwait
12 p.m. — Saudi Arabia vs Oman
Wednesday, December 3
7 a.m. — Algeria vs Sudan
9:30 a.m. — Iraq vs Bahrain
12 p.m. — Jordan vs United Arab Emirates
Thursday, December 4
9:30 a.m. — Palestine vs Tunisia
12 p.m. — Syria vs Qatar
Friday, December 5
9:30 a.m. — Oman vs Morocco
1:30 p.m. — Comoros vs Saudi Arabia
Saturday, December 6
6 a.m. — Kuwait vs Jordan
8:30 a.m. — Bahrain vs Algeria
11 a.m. — Sudan vs Iraq
1:30 p.m. — United Arab Emirates vs Egypt
Sunday, December 7
12 p.m. — Qatar vs Tunisia
12 p.m. — Syria vs Palestine
Monday, December 8
12 p.m. — Morocco vs Saudi Arabia
12 p.m. — Oman vs Comoros
Tuesday, December 9
9:30 a.m. — Egypt vs Jordan
9:30 a.m. — United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
12 p.m. — Algeria vs Iraq
12 p.m. — Bahrain vs Sudan
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