Saudi Arabia begin their Gulf Cup 27 campaign against Kuwait on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. The match will be held at Al-Inmaa Stadium in Jeddah as part of the first round in Group A.
This opening fixture marks the start of the Green Falcons' journey in the tournament, which is being hosted in the Kingdom until 6 October. The 27th edition of the Gulf Cup features eight national teams split into two groups. Group A consists of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait, while Group B includes the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Yemen. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM Saudi Arabia and Qatar time, and 10:00 PM UAE time. The match will be broadcast live on Al Kass 1, Sharjah Sports, Iraqi Sports, and Omani Sports channels.
This preparation comes as the team builds towards future challenges, currently sitting fourth in World Cup qualifying with two points from three games. Fans can follow the full national team schedule on our fixtures page.
The Saudi team hopes for a strong start on home soil following a recent run of form that includes one win, three draws, and one defeat in their last five outings. Their last result was a goalless draw with Cape Verde Islands in June. The team will then meet Iraq in the second round of group stage action.
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