Jordan vs Morocco — Match Preview
The grand finale of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup arrives at the magnificent Lusail Iconic Stadium on Thursday, 18 December 2025. This is a battle between the tournament’s “Cinderella” and its undisputed heavyweight. Jordan have shocked the region with a stunning run, eliminating giants Egypt (3–0), Iraq, and Saudi Arabia on their way to the final. They face the Atlas Lions of Morocco, who have been ruthless and efficient, conceding just one goal in the entire tournament. Morocco will look to repeat their 2021 dominance (where they beat Jordan 4–0), while “Al-Nashama” aim to secure their first-ever Arab Cup title in historic fashion.
Jordan vs Morocco — Match Info
- Competition: FIFA Arab Cup (Final)
- Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail (Capacity: 88,966)
- Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025
- Kickoff: 18:00 AST (Local) | 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET
- Referee: TBC (FIFA Appointment)
Jordan vs Morocco — Match Stakes
Jordan (Form: W W W W W):
- Win → Historic first Arab Cup title; cements this generation as legends
- Loss → Heartbreak at the final hurdle, but still their best-ever finish
Morocco (Form: W W W D W):
- Win → Reaffirms status as the best team in the Arab world; lifts the trophy
- Loss → A massive upset; considered a failure given their squad depth
Jordan vs Morocco — Team News
Jordan:
- No major injuries reported following the semi-final win vs Saudi Arabia.
- Al-Naimat Y. — Available (Key Goalscorer)
- Al-Tamari M. — Available (Star Player)
Morocco:
- Full squad expected to be available.
- Rahimi S. — Available (Top Scorer contender)
- Hakimi A. — Available (Captain)
Jordan vs Morocco — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Jordan
- 15/12 — 1–0 vs Saudi Arabia (Semi-Final)1
- 12/12 — 1–0 vs Iraq (Quarter-Final)2
- 09/12 — 3–0 vs Egypt (Group Stage)3
- 06/12 — 3–1 vs Kuwait (Group Stage)
- 03/12 — 2–1 vs UAE (Group Stage)
Morocco
- 15/12 — 3–0 vs UAE (Semi-Final)
- 11/12 — 1–0 vs Syria (Quarter-Final)
- 08/12 — 1–0 vs Saudi Arabia (Group Stage)
- 05/12 — 0–0 vs Oman (Group Stage)
- 02/12 — 3–1 vs Comoros (Group Stage)
Jordan vs Morocco — Head-to-Head (Last Meetings)
- 04/12/2021 — Jordan 0–4 Morocco (Arab Cup)
- 10/10/2016 — Morocco 2–1 Jordan (Friendly)4
Jordan vs Morocco — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Jordan (3-4-3)
Abulaila; Nasib, Al-Arab, Al-Ajalin; Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Al-Mardi; Al-Tamari, Al-Naimat, Olwan
Morocco (4-2-3-1)
Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi; Ziyech, Diaz, Adli; En-Nesyri (or Rahimi)
Jordan vs Morocco — Impact Bench
Jordan: Sadeh (Energy), Al-Dardour (Veteran experience)
Morocco: Rahimi (Game changer), El Khannouss (Creative spark)
Jordan vs Morocco — Tactical Analysis
Jordan
Coach Jamal Sellami has turned Jordan into a counter-attacking machine. Their 3-0 demolition of Egypt proved they can punish possession-heavy teams. They will set up in a disciplined 3-4-3, looking to absorb pressure and release Mousa Al-Tamari and Yazan Al-Naimat into space. Their defense has kept back-to-back clean sheets in the knockouts, showing immense resilience.
Morocco
The Atlas Lions dominate the ball and dictate tempo. With a midfield anchored by Sofyan Amrabat, they will control the center of the park. Their main threat comes from the wide areas, with Hakimi overlapping Ziyech/Diaz. However, they must be wary of Jordan’s speed in transition—something they handled easily in 2021 but will find much sharper in 2025.
Jordan vs Morocco — Key Battles
- Al-Tamari vs Mazraoui — pace vs elite defending
- Al-Arab vs En-Nesyri — aerial battle in the box
- Al-Rashdan vs Ounahi — midfield engine room struggle
- Abulaila vs Ziyech — goalkeeper vs long-range specialist
Jordan vs Morocco — Spotlight Players
Jordan — Mousa Al-Tamari
The “Jordanian Messi” is the face of this team. His dribbling and direct running are the primary reasons Jordan have reached the final. He needs one more magical performance to secure the trophy.
Morocco — Achraf Hakimi
The best right-back in the world. His ability to act as an extra attacker while recovering defensively allows Morocco to overload teams. His leadership will be vital in the high-pressure environment of Lusail.
Jordan vs Morocco — Prediction
Jordan 1–2 Morocco (AET)
Jordan’s run has been fairytale-esque, and their confidence is sky-high. They will make this much harder than the 4-0 loss in 2021. However, Morocco’s squad depth and experience in big finals (World Cup semi-finalists history) should eventually wear Jordan down, possibly requiring extra time to find the winner.
Jordan vs Morocco — Betting Insights
- Morocco to Win — Likely
- Under 2.5 Goals — Yes (Finals are often cagey)
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Jordan vs Morocco — Where to Watch
- MENA: beIN Sports, Al Kass Channels
- International: FIFA+
Jordan vs Morocco — FAQs
Q: When is the Jordan vs Morocco Arab Cup Final?
A: The match kicks off on Thursday, 18 December 2025, at 18:00 local time (Lusail).
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It takes place at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar.
Q: Who won the last Arab Cup?
A: Algeria won the 2021 edition (Morocco exited in the quarters, Jordan in the quarters).
Q: Is Mousa Al-Tamari playing?
A: Yes, he is fit and expected to start for Jordan.
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