Algeria won 2-0 against Iraq on December 9 during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al-Rayyan, Qatar as fellow North African side Egypt were eliminated.
They needed just a draw to reach the quarter-finals, but performed better to top Group D. Algeria benefited when Iraq’s Hussein Ali was sent off in the fifth minute. They scored their first goal just before half-time.
Redouane Berkane headed a free-kick back across the goal, where Mohamed Amine Tougai finished it with a header. Later, a mistake between Iraq’s goalkeeper Fahad Talib and defender Saad Natiq led to an own goal that confirmed Algeria’s win.
As group winners, Algeria will play against the UAE, while Iraq will face Jordan in the quarter-finals.
Egypt 0-3 Jordan
Jordan defeated Egypt in the FIFA Arab Cup, concluding Egypt’s campaign without a win.
The match took place at Al Bayt Stadium, with Jordan scoring through Mohammad Abuhasheesh (19 minutes) and Mohammad Abu Zraiq (41 minutes).
Abu Zraiq was named Player of the Match. Jordan had a third goal disallowed for handball, while Egypt nearly scored but hit the post. The victory was sealed in added time by Ali Olwan, who scored a penalty following a foul in the box.
