Bahrain earned a solid 3-1 home win against Sudan in a WAFF Arab Nations Cup group stage fixture on December 10, 2025. This victory was crucial for Bahrain's hopes of progressing in the competition, as they overcame a stubborn Sudanese side. Bahrain started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal to settle any nerves. They managed to add a second before halftime, giving them a comfortable cushion. Sudan came out fighting in the second period and managed to score a deserved goal to make it 2-1, setting up a tense final half-hour. However, Bahrain restored their two-goal advantage with a well-taken strike to secure the three points. The match result pushed Bahrain up the group standings, while leaving Sudan with work to do in their remaining matches. The Bahraini coach expressed satisfaction with his team's response after conceding, and the Sudanese manager pointed to defensive errors at key moments as the difference.