Jordan pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semifinals, securing a spot in the tournament final for the first time in history. The Atlas Lions will face Morocco in what promises to be an epic showdown, competing for their first Arab Cup title and podium finish. Previously, Jordan’s best performance was fourth place in the 1988 edition, held on home soil. A win would also mark Jordan’s first major international trophy, adding to their Pan Arab Games (1997, 1999) and Jordan FA Cup (1992, 2022) honors.
Semifinal Showdown: Jordan vs Saudi Arabia
The first half saw few chances, with Jordan’s timid shot the only real opportunity. The breakthrough came in the 66th minute when Mahmoud Al Mardi’s precise left-wing cross found Al Rashdan, who headed in a superb goal behind Saudi Arabia’s defense. The Saudis responded quickly, with Salem Al Dawsari forcing a crucial save from Jordanian goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila. Despite increasing pressure, Saudi forward Saleh Al-Shehri missed a golden chance in the 87th minute, sealing Jordan’s 1-0 triumph.
Morocco Cruises Past UAE
In the other semifinal, Morocco booked their final berth with a commanding 3-0 win over the United Arab Emirates. Karim El Berkaoui opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a well-timed header from Hamza El Moussaoui’s cross. After a tight first half, Morocco regained control post-break and countered effectively, with Achraf El Mahdioui scoring in the 84th minute. Veteran striker Abderrazak Hamdallah capped the win deep in stoppage time, securing Morocco’s place in the Arab Cup final.
The Stage is Set
With both Jordan and Morocco advancing, the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final promises a historic clash. Jordan aims to claim its first-ever title, while Morocco seeks to add a second Arab Cup trophy to their record. Football fans across the region are gearing up for what could be a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
