The Saudi Arabian national team is set to take on Kuwait in the Gulf Cup 2026, also known as Khaleeji 27, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The match will be held at the Al-Inmاء Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is expected to draw a large audience from across the region. The tournament, which runs from September 23 to October 6, 2026, features eight teams divided into two groups. Saudi Arabia is in Group A, along with Iraq, Kuwait, and Oman.
The Saudi Arabian team is considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, with a talented squad and the advantage of playing on home soil. The team is led by coach Hervé Renard and features several star players, including forward Salem Al-Dawsari and midfielder Nasser Al-Dawsari. Kuwait, on the other hand, is seeking to cause an upset and claim their 11th Gulf Cup title. The Kuwaiti team has a rich history in the tournament, having won the title a record 10 times.
The match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will be broadcast live on several channels, including Al-Kass 1 and 2, Sharqiya Sports, and Saudi Sports. Fans can also watch the match online through various streaming platforms, including Shahid and Tod. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM local time in Jeddah, which is equivalent to 9:00 PM Cairo time and 10:00 PM Abu Dhabi time.
The teams have announced their starting lineups for the match. Kuwait's lineup includes goalkeeper Saud Al-Houshan, defenders Rashed Al-Dosari, Yousef Al-Haqan, Abdulaziz Mahran, and Moaz Al-Dhafiri, midfielders Jassem Al-Matri, Khalid Al-Marshdi, and Nasser Faleh, and forwards Eid Al-Rashidi, Shabab Al-Khaldi, and Mohammed Daham. Saudi Arabia's lineup features goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqid, defenders Nawaf Bushl, Abd Al-Ilah Al-Omari, Hassan Kadesh, and Moteb Al-Harbi, midfielders Mohammed Al-Abou Shamat, Mohammed Kanoo, and Nasser Al-Dawsari, and forwards Saleh Al-Abou Shamat, Hammad Al-Hammadi, and Abdallah Al-Hamdan.
The referee for the match has not been announced, but several referees have been assigned to the tournament, including Kuwaiti referee Abdulhadi Al-Faqasi. The match will be a crucial test for both teams, as they seek to make a strong start in the tournament and advance to the knockout stage.
The Gulf Cup 2026 is being hosted by Saudi Arabia, with matches taking place in several cities, including Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam. The tournament features a total of 16 matches, with the final scheduled to take place on October 6, 2026. The winner of the tournament will receive a prize of $1 million and the coveted Gulf Cup trophy.
The match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait is expected to be a closely contested encounter, with both teams seeking to make a strong statement in the tournament. The two teams have a long history of competition, with their matches often being intense and closely contested. The match will be a crucial test for both teams, as they seek to advance to the knockout stage and ultimately claim the Gulf Cup title.
Key points
- The match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will be broadcast live on several channels and streaming platforms.
- The teams have announced their starting lineups for the match.
- The match is expected to be a closely contested encounter, with both teams seeking to make a strong statement in the tournament.
