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Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crown

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Briefings

Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE 2-0 to win the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup, ending a 22-year trophy drought. The match concluded on October 7, 2026, with Saudi's Hammam Al-Hammami scoring the first goal and Firas al-Buraikan scoring the second. This victory marks Saudi Arabia's fourth consecutive title in the tournament.

Key points

• Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE 2-0 to win the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup.
• Saudi Arabia's Hammam Al-Hammami scored the first goal and Firas al-Buraikan scored the second.

Context

The Arabian Gulf Cup is an annual football tournament held in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has won the trophy four times in a row since 2022, ending a 22-year wait for the crown.

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