The Iraqi national football team will face off against Jordan today, Friday, in a heavyweight showdown in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Arab Cup.
The match will take place at Education City Stadium in Qatar, kicking off at 5:30 PM Baghdad time.
Arab football fans are eagerly anticipating this intense and ambitious encounter between the two sides, considered one of the most exciting matches of the round due to its significance and the passionate fanbases of both teams.
Iraq reached the quarterfinals after:
- Defeating Bahrain 2–1 in the first round
- Beating Sudan 2–0 in the second round
- Losing to Algeria 0–2 in the third round
With 6 points, Iraq finished second in Group D.
Jordan, on the other hand, advanced as the leader of Group C with a perfect record:
- A 2–1 win over the UAE
- A 3–1 victory against Kuwait
- A commanding 3–0 win over Egypt
In another quarterfinal match today, Algeria will take on the UAE at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 PM Baghdad time.
Algeria topped Group D with 7 points, while the UAE qualified as runners-up in Group C with 4 points.