The Syrian national team started its campaign in the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar with an important and hard-fought 1-0 victory over their Tunisian counterparts in the first round of the tournament, in a match held at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan city, amid a remarkable crowd presence.

The match began with a clear advantage for the Tunisian team in terms of possession and pressure on Syria's goal, creating many dangerous chances that nearly gave them an early lead, but Syria's defensive organization and the goalkeeper's presence thwarted most of the Eagles' attempts.

During the first half, the Syrian team relied on defensive organization while depending on quick counterattacks, trying to exploit any opportunity through the speed of its players. Despite Tunisia's dominance, the first half ended goalless.

At the start of the second half, Syria succeeded in changing the course of the match, earning a direct free kick which Omar Khribin executed to score the first goal in a wonderful manner, giving Syria the lead.

The Tunisian team tried to come back in the result, but the Syrian defense was at its best, supported by the outstanding performance of the goalkeeper who saved several dangerous chances and kept a clean sheet until the final whistle.