Syria earned a 2-0 victory over South Sudan in a WAFF Arab Nations Cup group stage match on November 26, 2025. Kicking off at 00:00 UTC, the Syrian national team secured a relatively straightforward win against their opponents with two goals. The decisive moment came with Syria's first goal, which settled any nerves and allowed them to dominate possession and territory thereafter. The match process saw Syria take control early, score a goal in the first half, and then add a second after the break to put the result beyond doubt. South Sudan defended resiliently but offered little threat going forward, with Syria's goalkeeper largely untested. A key focus was the performance of Syria's attacking midfielders, who created numerous chances throughout the game. The result put Syria in a strong position in the group standings, while South Sudan faced an early setback in the tournament. The Syrian coach would have been pleased with the clean sheet and three points. The lineups featured Syria's experienced core against a developing South Sudanese side.