Rain, Rivals, and the Arab Cup Final: Jordan vs Morocco Under Wet Skies
18 December 2025
Rain Dampens Pre-Final Scene at Lusail
Around Lusail Stadium, home to the Jordan vs. Morocco Arab Cup final, heavy rain poured down hours before kickoff, soaking the venue and adding an unexpected pre-match test.
Some feared the final might follow the same path as the Saudi–UAE encounter at Khalifa International Stadium.
The earlier third-place clash between Saudi Arabia and the UAE was hit by heavy showers at Khalifa International Stadium, and the referee halted play after the rain intensified to protect the players.
Final Status and Fan Experience
With rain persisting around Lusail, umbrellas and raincoats were distributed to fans in the stands so they could enjoy the moment despite the weather.
The stadium was cleared of spectators and officials, and players and both coaching staffs withdrew to the locker rooms, before FIFA officially confirmed the cancellation of that match.
According to Al-Kass TV, the Jordan-Morocco final is still set for 7:00 pm Mecca time, with organizers saying Lusail is operating smoothly and there are no obstacles to kickoff.
Meanwhile, FIFA confirmed the cancellation of the earlier fixture and the final remains on track for kickoff as planned.
Punchline 1: If rain keeps pouring, this final might become the first mud-soccer edition—great for drama, not so great for the kit.
Punchline 2: Don’t worry, the trophy will still shine—rain or shine, it’s got its own weather forecast.
