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Qatar Set to Host the Next 3 Editions of the FIFA Arab Cup

The news was shared during a FIFA Council meeting.

  • Publish date: Thursday، 16 May 2024
Qatar Set to Host the Next 3 Editions of the FIFA Arab Cup

Football fans will be happy to know that Qatar is set to host the next three editions of the FIFA Arab Cup in 2025, 2029, and 2033. 

The news was shared during the FIFA Council meeting ahead of the 74th FIFA Congress in Thailand. 

During the meeting, the slot allocations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar from 2025 to 2029 were also revealed. 

The slots confirmed are AFC: 9, CAF: 10, Concacaf: 8, CONMEBOL: 7, OFC: 3, and UEFA 11.

Furthermore, the 211 members of FIFA will vote on the proposal expel the Israel Football Association (IFA) because of the ongoing war in Gaza during the FIFA Congress. 

The proposal was submitted by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) who explained the war in Gaza killed 99 Palestinian footballers out of 166 athletes and destroyed 28 sports facilities. 

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