Saudi Arabia will face the UAE in the final of the Arab Gulf Cup, “Gulf Cup 27”, at Al-Inma Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 Saudi Arabia time and 22:00 in the UAE.
Both sides reached the final after topping their respective groups. Saudi Arabia collected nine points from three victories, while the UAE finished first in their group with seven points, ahead of runners-up Qatar on goal difference.
Saudi Arabia needed a penalty shootout to overcome Qatar in the semi-finals. The UAE secured their place in the final with a 1-0 victory over Oman.
Where to watch Saudi Arabia v UAE
Several broadcasters have secured the rights to show matches from Gulf Cup 27. The main channels carrying the final are Saudi Sports, Sharjah Sports and Abu Dhabi Sports.
The match will also be available online through the Shasha app, MBC Shahid and Shoof.
Match commentators
The commentators announced so far for the final include Musa Eid on Sharjah Sports and Salah Al-Hamdani on Oman Sports. Kuwait Sports is also listed among the broadcasters associated with commentary for the match.
Expected line-ups
Saudi Arabia are expected to start with Mohammed Al Owais in goal.
The anticipated defence consists of Mohammed Mehrzi, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Jihad Dhikra and Moteb Al-Harbi.
Mohammed Kanno, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat and Nasser Al-Dawsari are expected to form the midfield, with Sultan Mandash, Hamam Al-Hamami and Feras Al-Braikan leading the attack.
The UAE are expected to select Khalid Eisa as their goalkeeper.
Robin Philip, Lucas Pimenta, Alaa Al-Din Zuhair and Marcos Meloni are the projected defenders, while Mamadou Coulibaly, Issam Fayez and Loran Pereira are likely to operate in midfield.
Nicholas Jimenez, Da Silva and Othman Kamara are expected to make up the UAE attack.
The final brings together two group winners who have taken different routes through the knockout stage. Saudi Arabia advanced after their semi-final was decided from the spot against Qatar, while the UAE progressed with a narrow win over Oman.
