The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation has unveiled the full schedule for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which will be hosted by Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with match dates, kick-off times and stadiums confirmed for the participating teams.
Iraq will open its campaign against Oman on September 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. Hosts Saudi Arabia will face Kuwait later the same day at 9:00 p.m. at King Abdullah Sports City.
The Iraqi national team will then meet Kuwait on September 26 at 6:55 p.m. at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, followed by Saudi Arabia’s clash with Oman at 9:00 p.m.
Iraq will conclude the group stage with a major encounter against hosts Saudi Arabia on September 29 at 8:30 p.m. at King Abdullah Sports City. The match will be played alongside Oman’s meeting with Kuwait.
The tournament features eight teams: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Yemen. The competition will run from September 23 to October 6, 2026.
The semi-finals are scheduled for October 3, while the final will take place on October 6 at King Abdullah Sports City, with the winners competing for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup title.
