Arabian Gulf Cup: Who are the UAE's opponents, schedule and how to watch
The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup takes place in Saudi Arabia during the international window. The biennial event is an eight-team tournament featuring all the members of the Gulf Football Federation. When is it? The Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 takes place from September 23 to October 6. Where is it being played? Jeddah will host this year's Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time. All games will take place at…
The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia from September 23 to October 6, 2026. The tournament, organized by the Gulf Football Federation, involves eight teams from the region. The UAE national team, led by their new coach Zlatko Dalic, is participating in their first international tournament since Dalic assumed the role in August. The UAE have been assigned to Group B alongside Qatar, Bahrain, and Yemen. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait form Group A.
The UAE's first match will be against Yemen on September 24, followed by a game against Qatar on September 27. Other fixture dates and opponents include:
- September 23: UAE vs Yemen
- September 24: Qatar vs Bahrain
- September 26: Kuwait vs Iraq
- September 27: Bahrain vs UAE
- September 30: UAE vs Qatar
The knockout stage will commence on October 3, featuring semi-finals on October 5, and the final on October 6. Kuwait has the record of winning the Arabian Gulf Cup a record 10 times, while the UAE has claimed the title twice, most recently in 2013.
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