Overview
- Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 after extra time at Lusail Stadium, with Osama Tannane’s early long-range strike and an Abderrazak Hamdallah brace overcoming a Ali Alwan double for Jordan.
- Severe rain flooded Khalifa International Stadium, leading FIFA and organizers to cancel the UAE–Saudi Arabia third-place match; the federations announced the teams would share the bronze.
- UAE leaders publicly congratulated King Mohammed VI and Morocco on the title, while Jordan’s King Abdullah II praised the runners-up for their performance.
- Jordan coach Jamal Salami said he was informed of a royal decision granting him Jordanian citizenship and indicated he intends to continue the project with the team.
- Celebrations erupted across Moroccan cities after the win, concluding a Doha-hosted tournament that featured major venues including Lusail.