Across
- 2. – Syrian city with ancient history
- 4. – Historic port city in Yemen
- 7. – Major port city in Iraq
- 8. – What every team is chasing
- 9. – Host nation of the 2025 Arab Cup
- 13. – Short for semifinal matches
- 14. – Country known for cedar trees
Down
- 1. – Country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula
- 3. – Largest hot desert in the world
- 5. – Dry riverbed common in the Middle East
- 6. – Flower in Arabic, also a common female name
- 8. – Egyptian city with iconic pyramids
- 10. – Ancient Phoenician port city in Lebanon
- 11. – Capital city of Oman
- 12. – Start of a match or tournament