Khaleeji 27 has come to a close. For two weeks, from 23 September to 6 October 2026, Jeddah brought the Gulf together around football, with full stands, passionate fans and teams who gave everything on the pitch.
Congratulations to the champions
A huge congratulations to Saudi Arabia, the Green Falcons, on winning the Khaleeji 27 Arabian Gulf Cup.
Thank you to every team
Every national team that took part made this edition one to remember. Thank you to the players, coaches and staff for their sportsmanship, and to the fans who filled King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City.
As Official Partner of Khaleeji 27, Al Nasser is proud to have been part of the tournament, and we look forward to continuing our support for Gulf football.
The final
Saudi Arabia beat the United Arab Emirates 2–0 in the final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on 6 October 2026, with early goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Firas Al-Buraikan, in front of 62,827 fans. It is Saudi Arabia's fourth Gulf Cup title, level with Iraq and behind Kuwait, the record ten-time champions.
The road to the final
In the semi-finals on 3 October, Saudi Arabia edged Qatar 3–2 on penalties after a goalless draw, and the UAE beat Oman 1–0.
Individual awards
- Best Player (the Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Award): Hammam Al-Hammami, Saudi Arabia
- Best Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Owais, Saudi Arabia
- Best Promising Player: Adel Abbas, Yemen, presented by Al Nasser
Khaleeji 27 in numbers
8 teams, 15 matches and 39 goals, an average of 2.6 goals per match.
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