Morocco delivered a dominant performance to thrash the United Arab Emirates 3-0 in a WAFF Arab Nations Cup semifinal match on December 15, 2025. This comprehensive victory booked Morocco's place in the tournament final and ended the UAE's campaign in emphatic fashion. Morocco controlled the match from the outset, scoring an early goal to settle any nerves. They doubled their lead before the half-hour mark with a brilliant team move, effectively ending the contest as a spectacle. The UAE offered little in response, and Morocco added a third goal in the second half to put a glossy finish on a commanding display. The match was a showcase of Morocco's tactical discipline and superior technical quality, as they barely gave the Emirati attack a sniff at goal. The Moroccan manager praised his team's focus and intensity from the first whistle, while the UAE coach conceded they were beaten by the better side on the day.