Morocco takes the field against Omã this Friday, December 5, 2025, in the second round of Grupo B of Arab Cup, in Education City Stadium, in Al Rayyan, in Catar. The game starts at 11:30 am local time (GMT+3) and is worth the isolated leadership of the group for Leões of Atlas, who won in their debut. Omã, defeated 2-1 by Arábia Saudita, needs to score to maintain its chances of qualifying.
The Moroccan team, 11th in the FIFA rankings, arrives as a strong favorite, with odds of 1.32 for victory. Omã, 79th placed, is betting on coach Carlos Queiroz’s defensive organization to surprise. The clash marks the reunion of Queiroz with Marrocos, the team he managed in 2021.
Live broadcast available on global platforms, with emphasis on streaming and specialized channels.
Where to watch live and broadcast details
At Brasil, the game Omã x Nos Arab countries, beIN Sports displays with narration in Arabic and English.
Internationally, FIFA+ offers free coverage in some territories. Aplicativos like Flashscore and OneFootball also update statistics in real time. Ingressos are still on sale on the official FIFA website for prices between 30 and 100 Qatari riyals.
Probable lineups and individual highlights
Morocco must repeat the 3-1 base over Comores, with Walid Regragui scaling Yassine Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Bouftini, Chibi; Amrabat, Ounahi, El Mahdioui; Tissoudali, En-Nesyri and Boufal. Tarik Tissoudali, scorer of two goals on his debut, remains the main offensive weapon.
Oman, from Carlos Queiroz, must enter with Al-Mukhaini; Al-Rushaidi, Al-Habashi, Al-Khamisi, Al-Busaidi; Al Alawi, Al-Saadi, Al-Yahmadi; Al Sabhi, Al-Ghassani and Muhsin Al-Ghassani. Issam Al Sabhi, scorer of the Omani goal in the first round, is the reference in attack.
Achraf Hakimi, the main star on the field
Achraf Hakimi, right-back of Paris Saint-Germain, arrives at Arab Cup as captain and technical leader of Marrocos. Aos 27 anos, o jogador acumula 82 jogos pela seleção e 11 gols, sendo o defensor com mais assistências no mundo em 2025 (9 até novembro).
In the tournament, Hakimi has already provided an assist on his debut and leads the team in completed dribbles (5) and successful crosses (8). Sua average peak speed reaches 35.7 km/h, exploring the right corridor against closed defenses like that of Omã. Regragui uses him as a winger in the offensive phase, transforming the 4-2-3-1 into 3-2-5 with the ball.
Match history and recent form
The teams have faced each other five times since 2010, with two Moroccan victories, one Omani victory and two draws. The last duel, a friendly in 2023, ended 1-1.
Last five games:
- Morocco: V 3-1 Comores, V 1-0 Moçambique, V 2-0 Congo, E 1-1
- Oman: D 1-2 Arábia Saudita, V 3-0 Somália, V 3-0, E 1-1 Emirados, V 2-0
Morocco remains unbeaten in six of the last seven official games.
Game conditions and refereeing
Forecast temperature of 28°C at 11:30 am local time, with humidity at 62% and partly cloudy skies. Gramado of Education City Stadium is in perfect condition, cut to 22 mm.
Asian arbitration quartet, led by Uzbek Ilgiz Tantashev, with VAR active. Tantashev refereed the final of Copa of Ásia 2024.
Predictions and trends of the confrontation
Analysts point to a 2-0 or 3-1 Moroccan victory as the most likely scores. Mais of 2.5 goals has an average price of 1.85, while “Hakimi assists” pays 3.20.
Oman must prioritize set pieces, where Al-Rawahi has already scored three times in 2025. Marrocos, however, has only conceded one header in the last 12 games.