30 September 2026
The "Gulf Cup 27" action continues today, Wednesday, with the third and final round of Group B matches. The UAE national team faces Qatar, while Bahrain takes on Yemen.
Both matches will kick off simultaneously as part of the group stage finale, with anticipation building to determine the final group standings ahead of the semi-finals.
UAE vs. Qatar
All eyes are on the "Al-Inma" Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, where the UAE and Qatar will clash in a highly anticipated match to decide the top spot in Group B, given that both teams have already secured their places in the semi-finals.
The UAE enters the match leading the group with 6 points, following victories over Yemen and Bahrain in the previous two rounds. Qatar also holds 6 points—having beaten Bahrain and Yemen—but sits in second place.
Both teams aim to finish the group stage at the top of the table, as the final standings will determine the semi-final matchups; this adds significant importance to the UAE-Qatar showdown, despite both teams having already qualified.
The UAE national team faces Qatar in the third round of Group B.
The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (UAE time) and 8:30 PM (Saudi Arabia and Moscow time).
The match will be broadcast on Sharjah Sports, Al-Kass 1, and Kuwait Sports.
Bahrain vs. Yemen
In the other match, Bahrain and Yemen face off at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Stadium in Jeddah. While the match has no bearing on qualification, it offers both teams a chance to conclude their tournament campaigns with a victory.
Defending champions Bahrain lost their chance to qualify after defeats to Qatar and the UAE, while Yemen was eliminated following losses to the UAE and Qatar.
Both teams hope to put in a better performance and secure their first win of the tournament, particularly as this match represents a final opportunity to leave a positive impression before wrapping up their "Gulf Cup 27" journey.
The match kicks off at 9:30 PM UAE time (8:30 PM Saudi time).
It will be broadcast on Sharjah Sports 2, Al-Kass 2, and Kuwait Sports 2.
Saudi Arabia and Oman have already secured their spots in the semi-finals from Group A, while Iraq and Kuwait have been eliminated after finishing third and fourth, respectively.
With this, the semi-final lineup will be finalized today, paving the way for the knockout stage and the decisive clashes on the road to the "Gulf Cup 27" title.
