Arab Cup Third-Place Showdown Canceled: Weather Shuts Down Saudi vs UAE in Doha
Storms and bad weather forced the cancellation of the Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates third-place match in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. The outcome had sparked debate, with two possible routes proposed: a random draw or declaring Saudi Arabia third based on semi-final results. FIFA later confirmed the cancellation to protect players, fans, and staff, leaving the final third-place decision pending.