Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: ALG 2-0 IRQ; Natiq Own Goal Doubles Defending Champs’ Advantage
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup 2025: The defending champions are on the verge of a quarter-final spot. Photo: FIFA
Welcome to our live coverage of the third and final matchday of FIFA Arab Cup 2025, pitting Algeria against Iraq at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al-Rayyan, Qatar on Tuesday (December 9). Iraq (6 points) are already guaranteed of the top spot in Group D and a quarter-final spot, while Algeria (4 points) are second and on the verge of a knockout berth themselves. Sudan have a remote chance of overtaking the defending champions, but for that they need a six-goal differential. The winner of the Algeria vs Iraq clash would end on top of the group. Follow the live football scores and updates from the ALG vs IRQ match.
LIVE UPDATES
9 Dec 2025, 11:44:02 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: ALG 2-0 IRQ
Algeria double their lead in no time! Suad Natiq’s own goal means Algeria not only have one foot into the quarter-finals, but they also are in an excellent position to top the group.
9 Dec 2025, 11:40:59 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: ALG 1-0 IRQ
Iraq make a couple if substitutions before second-half kick-off. Akam Hashim comes in for Matham, and Ali Jasim replaces Amjed Attwan. The referee signals the start, soon after.
9 Dec 2025, 11:24:23 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: Half-Time Update
Mohamed Amine Tougai scores for Algeria in stoppage time! He finds the back of the net, latching on to Redouane Berkane’s assist, but the referee opts for a VAR check to look up a foul. The goal stands, and the defending champions are in the lead, going into the mid-game interval.
9 Dec 2025, 11:17:02 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: Meanwhile…
At the Education City Stadium, Bahrain have taken the lead in the 37th minute. Abdulla Alkhalasi comes up with an inch-perfect assisting pass and Abdoul Jabbar gleefully drives it in past the Sudan goalie. The Falcons of Jediane’s remote chances of snatching a quarter-final berth are quickly evaporating.
9 Dec 2025, 11:05:12 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: ALG 0-0 IRQ
Algeria haven’t done enough to capitalize on the one-man advantage over Iraq yet. They only need a draw to confirm a quarter-final berth, however, which could be a cause for their approach.
9 Dec 2025, 10:48:46 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: ALG 0-0 IRQ
Hussein Ali has been dramatically sent off in the fifth minute! He was initially shown a yellow card for a foul in the second minute, but upon VAR review, the referee makes it a straight red. Hussein Ali is utterly disconsolate and has to be literally dragged off the pitch.
9 Dec 2025, 10:36:59 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: Kick-Off!
The match gets underway in Al-Rayyan. Algeria kicking from right to left and Iraq the other way in the first half.
9 Dec 2025, 09:58:38 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: ALG Starting XI
Here is Algeria’s line-up for tonight’s clash:
9 Dec 2025, 09:29:03 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: Group D Standings
Iraq, who are already through to the quarters, are on top with six perfect points, while Algeria are second with four. Sudan have one points and a much worse goal difference than Algeria, which means it would take something miraculous for the Falcons of Jediane to overtake the defending champs. Bahrain are out of contention with zero points.
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9 Dec 2025, 09:02:31 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: Start Time, Streaming
The match kicks off at 10:30pm IST. The Algeria vs Iraq, FIFA Arab Cup 2025 match will be live streamed on the Alkass Sports YouTube channel in India. It will not be telecast on any platform in the country.
9 Dec 2025, 08:34:13 pm IST
Algeria Vs Iraq Live Score, FIFA Arab Cup: Hi All!
Greetings and welcome, everyone. The FIFA Arab Cup group-stage is nearing conclusion and a sole knockout spot from Group D is up for grabs. Algeria are close to getting it and aiming to seal that tonight. Hang around for the build-up and live updates.
