Rain Delays Second Half of Saudi Arabia vs. UAE Match in Arab Cup Playoff

The referee of the match between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, part of the Arab Cup competition, decided to delay the start of the second half due to heavy rain at the stadium.

The Saudi national team is facing its Emirati counterpart today, Thursday, at Khalifa International Stadium, in the third-place playoff match of the 11th edition of the FIFA Qatar 2025 Arab Cup.

The score at the end of the first half was a goalless draw, and the stadium announcer requested fans to remain until the match resumed.

Both teams are looking to conclude their tournament journey with a positive result after failing to reach the final.

In related news, the Moroccan national team will face its Jordanian counterpart on Thursday evening, starting at 5 PM, at Lusail Stadium in the Qatari capital, Doha, in the final of the 2025 Arab Cup, in a highly anticipated clash to decide the title.