Cancellation of Saudi Arabia vs. UAE Match in the 2025 Arab Cup
The third-place match in the 2025 Arab Cup between Saudi Arabia and the UAE was canceled due to heavy rain in Qatar.
SUMMARY
The third-place playoff match in the 2025 Arab Cup between Saudi Arabia and the UAE was canceled due to heavy rain affecting the pitch at Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar, despite FIFA's approval to continue and the refusal of both teams' coaches.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Cancellation of the third-place match between Saudi Arabia and the UAE due to heavy rain.
- The pitch at Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar was affected by water accumulation, leading to the match stoppage.
- Coaches of both teams refused to continue despite FIFA's approval.
- The 2025 Arab Cup final will be held between Jordan and Morocco at Lusail Stadium.
CORE SUBJECT
Cancellation of 2025 Arab Cup match between Saudi Arabia and UAE due to rain
From the Saudi Arabia vs. UAE match in the Arab Cup. (Agencies)
The third-place playoff match in the 2025 Arab Cup between Saudi Arabia and the UAE was canceled due to heavy rain in Qatar, according to Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.
The pitch at Khalifa International Stadium was affected by the heavy rain, prompting the referee to stop the match before the start of the second half.
The start of the second half was initially postponed, with the first half ending 0-0. Then, the Chilean international referee Cristian Garay announced the difficulty of starting the second half due to the continued heavy rainfall and water accumulation on the pitch, and asked the players of both teams to return to the locker rooms.
Qatari media had revealed that FIFA had approved continuing the match, but the coaches of both teams refused.
The final match of the 2025 Arab Cup will be held between Jordan and Morocco at Lusail Stadium at 18:00 Qatar and Saudi Arabia time.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 9
Saudi Arabia
📍 Location_CountryNational football team
United Arab Emirates
📍 Location_CountryNational football team
Qatar
📍 Location_CountryHost country of the 2025 Arab Cup
Khalifa International Stadium
📍 Location_CityFootball stadium in Qatar
Cristian Garay
👤 Person_MaleChilean international referee of the match
FIFA
🏛️ OrganizationGlobal football governing body
Jordan
📍 Location_CountryNational football team
Morocco
📍 Location_CountryNational football team
Lusail Stadium
📍 Location_CityFootball stadium in Qatar