Key moments
The Morocco vs Jordan final of the 2025 Arab Cup produced an unusual moment, courtesy of Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg.
Nyberg awarded a foul in favor of Morocco against Saad Al-Rosan, a Jordan player, in a shared challenge.
Al-Rosan protested the decision after muttering to the referee; Nyberg cheekily replied "There is in it"—a moment that drew a laugh.
Late drama and decisions
The match also saw a controversial decision when the referee awarded a penalty to Jordan in the 68th minute for a handball against Ashraf Mahdioui of Morocco.
Additionally, Abdul Razak Hamdallah netted in the 87th minute to spark a Morocco comeback, despite appeals of an offside; VAR confirmed no offside.
Morocco had initially taken the lead through Osama Tanan in the 4th minute, with Ali Alwan equalizing for Jordan in the 48th.
Punchline 1: If refereeing were an Olympic sport, Nyberg would win gold for the hardest-to-translate call.
Punchline 2: The whistle is the MVP here—quiet, persistent, and somehow always louder than the crowd.
