Eight teams confirmed for Gulf Champions League

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

28/07/2025

KUWAIT CITY, July 28: The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation has officially approved the list of clubs set to compete in the second edition of the Gulf Champions League for the 2025-2026 season. Eight teams have been nominated by their respective national federations to take part in the tournament.

This year’s competition will feature: Al-Qadsia (Kuwait), Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia), Al-Ain (UAE), Sitra (Bahrain), Zakho (Iraq), Al-Nahda (Oman), Al-Rayyan (Qatar), and Tadamun Hadramout (Yemen).

Iraq’s Duhok Club claimed the title in the tournament’s inaugural edition last season after defeating Al-Qadsia 2-1 in the final.

The second edition is set to begin in October, with the official draw scheduled for August. The teams will be split into two groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals.