Gulf Cup 27 opening match details
The 27th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Gulf Cup of Football is inaugurated in Jeddah, with the first match featuring Iraq against Oman as part of the first round of Group A. Matches are held at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City stadiums from September 23 to October 6, 2026, with eight teams participating. Iraq and Oman are competing for a spot in the semi-finals, with the top two teams from each group qualifying. Iraq is the second most successful team in the history of the Gulf Cup, with four titles, behind Kuwait, which holds the record with ten. Oman aims for a strong start, having won the tournament twice, with their latest victory in 2018. Broadcasting rights are available through Al Kass, Oman Sports, Shasha platform, MBC, and the Saudi Sports channels.
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