Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Saudi Arabia Beat UAE to End 22-Year Gulf Cup Wait
Saudi Arabia played the United Arab Emirates in the final of the Gulf Cup.
Saudi Arabia won the match by two goals to nil.
Hammam Al Hammami scored first in the 11th minute.
Feras Al Brikan scored the second goal two minutes later.
The UAE had a penalty call overturned after a video review.
Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al Owais stopped a close-range shot after halftime.
A UAE player hit the crossbar late in the game.
Saudi Arabia did not concede a goal during the tournament.
The win gave Saudi Arabia its fourth Gulf Cup title and its first since 2004.
Saudi Arabia defeated the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in the 27th Gulf Cup final on Tuesday.
The hosts won their fourth Gulf Cup title and their first since 2004.
Hammam Al Hammami scored in the 11th minute, followed by Feras Al Brikan two minutes later.
The UAE had a penalty decision overturned by VAR in the 38th minute.
Saudi Arabia kept a clean sheet throughout the tournament; Mohamed Al Owais made a key save, and Fabio Lima later hit the bar.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates contested the final; Saudi Arabia won 2-0.
- What
- Saudi Arabia won the 27th Gulf Cup, claiming its fourth title.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah.
- Why
- Saudi Arabia won the final to end a 22-year wait for the Gulf Cup trophy.
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Final result
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia won 2-0, scoring twice in the first half.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE lost the final despite creating chances, including a close-range attempt and a shot that hit the bar.
Penalty decision
Saudi Arabia
The penalty awarded to the UAE was overturned by VAR in the 38th minute.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE had initially been awarded a penalty, but the decision was overturned after review.
- Final score
- Saudi Arabia 2, United Arab Emirates 0
- Tournament
- 27th Gulf Cup
- Saudi Arabia titles
- Four
- Previous title
- 2004
- First goal
- Hammam Al Hammami, 11th minute
- Second goal
- Feras Al Brikan, two minutes after the opener
- Tournament defensive record
- Saudi Arabia kept a clean sheet throughout the tournament