Jeddah to host 27th Gulf Cup draw on May 19

02/05/2026

DOHA, May 2 (KUNA): The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation announced that Jeddah will host the draw ceremony for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup on May 19, at the Red Sea International Film Festival.

In a statement, the federation confirmed that the tournament will take place in Jeddah from September 23 to October 6, with matches staged at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium.

The competition will feature all GCC nations—United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait—along with Iraq and Yemen.

The draw will determine the group-stage composition, with organizers emphasizing their commitment to delivering a standout edition of the tournament that reflects the continued growth and development of Gulf football.