Moroccan national team and Khorfakkan player Tarik Tissoudali described the Arab Cup, hosted by Qatar until December 18, as "important for Arab teams due to its technical and social value, in addition to being a platform for discovering and presenting talents to the Arab and global public." Tissoudali expressed his happiness at joining the Moroccan national team and representing the 'Atlas Lions' in the tournament, confirming his hope to continue the team's distinguished journey since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where it reached the semi-finals, achieving a historic fourth-place finish for the Arab and African world. Tissoudali told "Al Ittihad": "The Moroccan national team is a strong side, and everyone is thirsty for victory. The UAE team is also special, and it would be beautiful moments if they face each other in a single match. The UAE team has experienced players, and I know that well, as I live in the UAE and play in the ADNOC Pro League, and I hope that both teams will present a good performance and that we can reach the final." Regarding the UAE 'White' team's chances, he said: "I know that failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and being eliminated from the qualifiers was a very difficult matter, but I hope that the UAE national team players will gather themselves and please the UAE people with their performance in this tournament, as the public loves them and stands behind them always." He added: "I am sure that the Khorfakkan fans will support the UAE national team, and at the same time, I expect them to support me personally during my participation with the Moroccan national team. As I said, I hope we meet in the final." Tissoudali also explained that the Arab Cup represents an ideal opportunity for Arab team fans to meet in a beautiful sporting atmosphere, adding: "The Arab Cup is very important to me as I represent my country Morocco. There are strong teams and distinguished players participating in the tournament, which makes it an important technical experience. I look forward to presenting the best level with the national team." On his prediction for the team capable of winning the title, he said: "In such tournaments, surprises always happen, and it is certain that some team will make this surprise."
