2021 FIFA Arab Cup

The 2021 FIFA Arab Cup[1] (Arabic: كأس العرب 2021‎) is an upcoming tournament between countries in the Arab world that will take place in Qatar.[2] The tournament is scheduled to take place between 1 and 18 December 2021, as a prelude to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[2]

Not to be confused with Arab Nations Cup.

2021 FIFA Arab Cup
كأس العرب 2021
Kaʾs al-ʿārab 2021
Tournament details
Host countryQatar
Dates1–18 December
Teams22 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)7 (in 5 host cities)

Of the 22 participating teams, the top 10 teams based on the December 2021 FIFA ranking will directly qualify to the group stage, while the remaining 12 teams will play in the qualifying round, with six teams going through to the group stage.[3] In the group stage, there will be four groups of four teams, with the top two teams from each group qualifying to the knockout stage.[1]

Teams

Participants
CountryConfederation
 AlgeriaCAF
 BahrainAFC
 ComorosCAF
 DjiboutiCAF
 EgyptCAF
 IraqAFC
 JordanAFC
 KuwaitAFC
 LebanonAFC
 LibyaCAF
 MauritaniaCAF
 MoroccoCAF
 OmanAFC
 PalestineAFC
 QatarAFC
 Saudi ArabiaAFC
 SomaliaCAF
 SudanCAF
 SyriaAFC
 TunisiaCAF
 United Arab EmiratesAFC
 YemenAFC

Venues
Location of stadiums in Qatar
 Al Khor Al Wakrah
Al Bayt Stadium Al Janoub Stadium
Capacity: 60,000[4](under construction) Capacity: 40,000[5]
Location of stadiums in Doha area
 Doha
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Al Thumama Stadium
Capacity: 40,000[6](under construction) Capacity: 40,000[7](under construction)
Al Rayyan (Doha area)
Education City Stadium Khalifa International Stadium Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Capacity: 45,350[8] Capacity: 45,416[9](upgraded) Capacity: 44,740[10](temporarily expanded)

See also

References
  1. "FIFA President confirms 22 national teams will participate in FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in Qatar". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  2. "Libya receives invitation to participate in FIFA-backed pan-Arab tournament 2021 in Qatar". www.libyaobserver.ly. 25 July 2020.
  3. Abou Diab, Rami (27 November 2020). "New FIFA Ranking revealed". FA Lebanon. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  4. "Al Bayt Stadium: A uniquely Qatari stadium, to rival the best in the world". 8 January 2018.
  5. "Tradition and innovation come together as striking Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah City is opened". 16 May 2019.
  6. "Qatar Foundation Stadium: An amazing experience for fans & a bright future for football". 8 January 2018. Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  7. "Al Thuymama Stadium: A tribute to our region". 8 January 2018.
  8. "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium: A legacy for the community". 8 January 2018.
  9. "Khalifa International Stadium: Qatar's most historic stadium & a crucial player for 2022". 8 January 2018.
  10. "Al Rayyan Stadium: The gateway to the desert opens its doors to the world". 8 January 2018.
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