Sudan Set for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™

Sudan is set to play against Algeria, Egypt and Lebanon at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™, which is taking place in Qatar from 30 November and 18 December 2021.

The opening ceremony was highly-received, which included jaw-dropping pyrotechnics display along with some beautiful choreography and performances that featured traditional themes, scenes and costumes from the Arab region. A trio sang the national anthems of each participating country, including Sudan and South Sudan, and later even played a short clip of one of Sudan’s colloquial pro-revolution songs.

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The FIFA Arab Cup™ sees 16 teams from across the Arab world come together to compete. The event offers a great opportunity for competitors and spectators alike to experience the iconic stadiums of Qatar that will host the World Cup in 2022. These are 32 finals matches to be played in six venues.

The tournament phase involves 16 teams, of which seven came through the qualifying round; all 23 teams competing are under the auspices of either the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Sudan is in Group D, alongside Algeria, Egypt and Lebanon – all playing against each other.

The Sudan team will include Faris Abdullah, Amir Kamal, Abu Ishreen, Mohammed Arnag, and more.

قال نصر الدين الشغيل قائد المنتخب الوطني انهم جاءوا الى قطر من أجل تقديم مستوى جيد يليق باسم السودان، واضاف"فريقنا خاض تصفيات امم افريقيا وتعامل مع ظروف صعبة باللعب خارج الأرض في خمس مباريات في تصفيات كأس العالم، وهذه التجارب سيكون لها أثر ايجابي في كأس العرب.#FIFArabCup pic.twitter.com/WyuvOwYkVY

— SFA-Sudan Football Association (@SFA1936) November 30, 2021

Sudan matches:

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Sudan vs Algeria

1 December 2021

Sudan vs Egypt

4 December 2021

Sudan vs Lebanon

7 December 2021

Where is South Sudan?

Prior to the April 2021 FIFA ranking, South Sudan forfeited their qualifying match due to the high number of COVID-19 cases among the South Sudan delegation.

Sudan secured their place at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya on 19 June 2021 at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Health Protocols

To ensure a safe experience and to safeguard the heath of everyone attending the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™, FIFA is working closely with the local authorities to set up rules and health and sanitary protocols.

Attendees must follow the travel advice from the State of Qatar and the guidance from the Ministry of Public Health.

Those attending must be vaccinated and, in some cases, present a negative PCR test within the last 48 hours prior to each match.

All spectators attending matches of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ must wear a mask at all times inside stadiums.

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