The Palestinian national team succeeded in achieving a valuable and historic victory over their Qatari counterparts in the opening match of the 2025 Arab Cup held in Doha. The "Fedayeen" secured the match with a 1-0 scoreline in a game that featured strong and tactical performance from the Palestinian players. This win ended a long streak of no victories in the tournament and marked the first-ever win in the history of encounters between the two teams, giving it significance beyond just the three points.

This victory sparked widespread celebration and praise within Arab sports and media circles, with news about the Al-Fida'i team trending on social media. Many analysts, including the Egyptian star Mohamed Aboutrika, expressed their admiration for the fighting spirit and technical performance displayed by the Palestinian national team, noting that this win serves as a message of hope and resilience. Aboutrika personally engaged with the team delegation after the match, in moments that reflected the depth of Arab support and solidarity with the Palestinian cause through the platform of sports.

With this result, the Palestinian national team has firmly positioned itself in the competition for a spot in the next round of the tournament, raising the expectations and ambitions of the fans. Al-Fida’i is now set to prepare for their next group match against Tunisia, aiming to maintain the positive momentum and high morale gained from their opening victory, with the goal of reaching the furthest possible stage in this exceptional edition of the Arab Cup.