Overview
- Morocco beat Syria 1-0 thanks to Walid Azaro’s late finish to secure a place in the semifinals.
- Saudi Arabia eliminated Palestine 2-1 after extra time, with Mohamed Kanno deciding the match in the 115th minute.
- The UAE faces defending champion Algeria tonight at Al Bayt, seeking to build on a 3-1 win over Kuwait after advancing as Group C runner-up.
- Abu Dhabi drew about 16,000 fans as Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Al Nassr’s 4-2 friendly win over Al Wahda.
- Dubai hosts the Night of Champions boxing card on 13 December with $8 million in purses, Abu Dhabi launches an international swimming meet to scout talent, and the UAE opens EU partnership talks while sealing 13 MoUs in Senegal.