The Arab Games are a regional multi-sport event held between nations from the Arab world. A men's football tournament has been held at every session of the Games since 1953, except for 2004. Since the 2023 edition, the tournament has been limited to under-23 teams, plus up to three overage players for each squad.
The following table gives an overview of medal winners in football at the Arab Games. 1992 Arab Games which overlaps the 1992 Arab Cup.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> The 1992 edition organised as part of the Arab Games, and also counted as Arab Cup.<br> ' A round-robin tournament determined the final standings.<br> ' Arab Games held in 5 cities (Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza). Football tournament held in Annaba and Constantine.<br> ' withdrew
In this ranking 3 points are awarded for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws. Teams are ranked by total points, then by goal difference, then by goals scored.http://www.mundial11.com/en/competition-teams-st/133
Excluding the 1992 Arab Games which overlaps the 1992 Arab Cup.