Iraq defeated Syria 4–3 on penalties after a draw 1–1 in regulation and extra time to win their fourth Arab Cup.
Basil Gorgis was instrumental in Iraq’s success, scoring their goal and converting his penalty in the shootout.
Both teams showed exceptional performances during the tournament, with Iraq finishing first in their group and defeating host Jordan in the semi-finals, while Syria reached the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Egypt.
The match remained level through extra time, and the result was decided via penalties, where Iraq triumphed 4–3.
Iraq's victory cemented their status as one of the top teams in the region, while the match itself is remembered for its dramatic penalty shootout.