A Resounding Victory Against the Host Country Gives Palestinians Wings Ahead of Tunisia Match
The Press — Palestine has offered itself a victory against Qatar and a first win in the Arab Nations Cup in 59 years. No one knows where the team will stop after this initial success with an unbreakable mindset. During this match, which resembled a triumph, coach Ihab Abu Jazar opted for an offensive 4-2-3-1 formation. He demonstrated his tactical sense by making 5 crucial changes, which allowed the team to take the lead and inject new blood into the midfield and on the sides. He may be tempted to start with the same foundation, with one or two changes, this afternoon against Tunisia. After all, you don't change a winning team.
A Homogeneous Team
Palestine aims to be both tenacious and homogeneous. The idea will likely be to make the Tunisian opponent doubt, just like Syria did. Although a draw is already a satisfaction in itself, the team will keep its invincibility in the tournament. Referring to the last match, the most notable players were Al Rayan Qatari central defender Mohammed Saleh, who initiated the action of the providential goal with Ahmad Al Qaq and Wajdi Nabhan. Ezzamalek's Egyptian striker Oday Dabbagh, 26, valued at 1.2 million euros, is one to watch closely...
A Rich Football History
Let's talk about Palestine's football history, which is not new. Palestine has stepped up its game over the past three years, refusing to be just a mere spectator. We can already see this in this edition of the Arab Nations Cup. In 2025, in addition to Qatar, Palestine has also beaten Kuwait and Iraq, a playoff contender for the 2026 World Cup. It has made a name for itself on the Asian continent and no longer fears any team, despite the geopolitical context that forces it to play its "home" matches in Jordan. Other prestigious friendly matches have allowed it to hold Saudi Arabia in 2024 and defeat Bahrain in 2023. The initial victory in the tournament is a source of pride for Palestine. It demonstrates that the team has a depth of bench and a tactical structure worthy of the best teams in the region.
