The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, known as Khaleeji 27, will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 23 September to 6 October 2026. This prestigious tournament brings togther the 8 Gulf national teams, showcasing the region's rich football culture, talent and unity.
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๐ฅ๐ฅ Participating Teams
Group A
- Saudi Arabia - Host
- Iraq
- Oman
- Kuwait
Group B
- Bahrain - Defending Champions
- UAE
- Qatar
- Yemen
๐Venues
The tournament will be played at two stadiums in Jeddah:
King Abdullah Sports City - Alinma Stadium
Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium
๐ Tournament Format
๐ฅ 8 Teams
๐ 2 Groups of 4
๐ Each team plays 3 group-stage matches
๐ฅ The top 2 teams from each group qualify for the semi-finals
๐ 2 semi-finals + 1 final
โฝ Total: 15 matches
๐๐ Group stage Matches
๐๐ Semi-Finals
๐๐ Final
Event Details
๐ 23 September - 6 October 2026
๐๏ธ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
๐ Official Website
