Morocco Secures Arab Cup Final Spot with 3-0 Victory Over UAE; Saudi Arabia vs. Jordan Awaited

The Morocco national team secured its place in the Arab Cup final after a convincing 3-0 victory against the UAE in a strong match at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday.

1. Morocco's Qualification and Achievements

• Result and Qualification: Morocco (the reserve team) won 3-0, reinforcing their momentum in 2025 and their aim for a second title (after 2012).

• Coaching: Coach Tariq Sektioui led the team, balancing defensive solidity with offensive effectiveness.

• Tournament Run: Morocco topped Group B (over Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Comoros) and defeated Syria 1-0 in the quarter-finals.

• Context: This qualification follows a successful year where Morocco qualified for the 2026 World Cup and won the Youth World Cup, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), and the AFCON U-17.

2. Anticipation for the Second Semi-Final (Saudi Arabia vs. Jordan)

The match between Saudi Arabia and Jordan is currently underway at Al Bayt Stadium, with the winner set to face Morocco in the final.

Team	Qualification Path and Current Status	Key Players and Coaching
Saudi Arabia (The Green Falcons)	Qualified second in Group B (lost 1-0 to Morocco), and beat Palestine in the quarter-finals (with a goal by Kano in the second extra-time period).	Full squad available under French coach Hervé Renard. Relying on Mohamed Kano (3 goals), Salem Al-Dawsari, and Firas Al-Buraikan. Aiming for a third title (after 1998 and 2002).
Jordan (Al-Nashama)	Reached the semi-finals after 4 consecutive wins (against UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, and Iraq in the quarter-finals).	Major Blow: Lost star player Yazan Al-Naimat due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the win against Iraq, in addition to missing Musa Al-Taamari and Yazan Al-Arab due to the tournament being outside the FIFA window.
Jordan's Replacements:	Coach Jamal Sellami may use young Oudah Al-Fakhoury to replace Al-Naimat, completing the attacking trio with Mahmoud Mardi and Ali Olwan (the tournament's top scorer with 4 penalties).

Coaches' and Players' Statements:

• Renard (Saudi Arabia): Acknowledged the "strength of Jordan" and promised a thorough performance analysis to ensure victory.

• Kano (Saudi Arabia): Stressed that the main goal is to win the title and highlighted the importance of correcting mistakes made against Palestine.