Saudi Arabia players lift the Gulf Cup trophy in Jeddah on October 6, 2026. Photo: Yasser Bakhsh – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images. Photo: Yasser Bakhsh - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images.
Saudi Arabia won the Gulf Cup by beating the United Arab Emirates 2-0, FIFA reports. Hammam Al Hammami and Firas Al Buraikan scored in the final, securing the country's fourth title and its first since 2004. Saudi Arabia completed five unbeaten matches with eight goals scored and none conceded, advancing from a drawn semi-final through a penalty shootout. The achievement belongs to the regional tournament and should not be confused with a World Cup qualifying result.
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