Overview
- The final Group A match in Al Rayyan finished 0-0, a result that sent both Syria and Palestine into the Arab Cup 2025 quarterfinals.
- Palestine reached the last eight for the first time and Syria returned to the quarters for the first time since 1992, with players exchanging shirts and posing together after the whistle.
- Tunisia defeated host Qatar 3-0 but was knocked out on group standings despite the emphatic win.
- Tunisian analysts alleged the draw was arranged, with Ammar Al-Jamal citing late-game passing and Foot Mercato reporting Syrian captain Omar Khribin told teammates not to press in stoppage time.
- The match featured few chances and very low expected-goals figures, and next up Palestine faces the Group B runner-up while Syria meets that group’s winner.