The Iraqi national team is preparing for a strong and decisive confrontation against their Sudanese counterparts on Saturday, December 6, 2025, as part of the second round of the Arab Cup Qatar 2025.

The match will be held at Stadium 974 in the Qatari capital, Doha, with the kickoff whistle sounding at exactly 7:00 PM.

The Iraqi team comes into this match after achieving an important and tough 2-1 victory over Bahrain in the first round, which gave the team a significant morale boost and raised their ambitions towards competing for the championship title.

On the other hand, the Sudanese team enters the match after a goalless draw with Algeria, the reigning champion of the previous edition, which increases the importance of the match for both teams in the battle to qualify for the next round.

This match is pivotal for the Iraqi team, as the squad aims to confirm its lead in Group D and get closer to securing a qualification spot for the quarterfinals.

Coach Graham Arnold hopes the team will continue the positive performance shown in the first round, especially in terms of offensive play and applying high pressure on the opponent.

As for the Sudanese team, they wish to capitalize on their previous draw against Algeria to return to competition and achieve a positive result against Iraq, to keep their hopes alive for qualification and continue their journey in the tournament.