Asian champions Qatar were knocked out of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after a shocking 3-0 loss to Tunisia, with Palestine advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time with a 0-0 draw against Syria.

Home favourites Qatar needed a big win over Tunisia to have any chances of progressing from Group A, where Palestine and Syria were in the lead as the last round of the group fixtures was played on Sunday.

A poor defensive display from the Asian Cup winners saw them concede the lead in the 16th minute, when Ben Romdhane pounced on a goalkeeping error by Meeshal Barsham, allowing the Tunisian midfielder to poke the ball into the net from close range at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

While the Annabi [the Maroons] were able to hold off further Tunisian attacks in the first half, the home crowd wa

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