Rain Delays Lead to Shared Bronze: Arab Cup 2025

Arab Cup 2025: Bronze Shared After Weather Cancellations

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates shared third place at the 2025 Arab Cup after Thursday's match between them was canceled due to bad weather, leaving fans disappointed but hopeful for a swift conclusion.

After about three hours of talks, FIFA announced the third-place game at Khalifa International Stadium would be abandoned, effectively ending the tie-breaker’s fate due to the weather, for fans worldwide.

FIFA later confirmed that the match ended goalless and that both nations would share bronze honors, following rules allowing joint podiums in exceptional circumstances.

The governing body also said prize money for third and fourth places would be pooled and split between the two teams, with medals to follow.

Remarkably, only the first half had been played, ending 0-0, with no resumption possible as heavy rain battered the Khalifa International pitch.

So, we got weather, not a winner. Punchline: even the ball took shelter—clever move. Punchline two: the rain grabbed the headlines and the trophy took a raincheck. Enjoy the weather.