Saudi Arabia Beats UAE 2-0 in Gulf Cup Final in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia defeated the United Arab Emirates 2–0 to claim the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, in a final played on 6 October 2026 at 9:00 p.m. Saudi time at Alinma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah.

The tournament ran from 23 September to 6 October 2026, bringing together eight national teams across 15 matches. Games were hosted at two venues in Jeddah: Alinma Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Ahead of the final, the Competitions Committee approved the match commissioner and reviewed the semifinal reports, team training schedules, training-facility allocations, and the operational arrangements for the closing fixture.

Tickets and attendance

Standard tickets for the final were priced at SAR 45, SAR 71, SAR 97, and SAR 120, while premium seats were SAR 243, silver SAR 315, and gold SAR 355. Purchases were capped at six tickets with digital tickets available for phone wallets and offline entry at the stadium.

The final capped a busy sporting stretch for Jeddah, drawing fans from across the Kingdom and the Gulf to the city's two main stadiums and underscoring Saudi Arabia's growing role as a host of major regional events.

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