Kuwait, December 30, 2024 — In a significant development for the ongoing 26th Arabian Gulf Cup, the Competitions Committee of the Gulf Football Federation announced today that the final match of the prestigious tournament will be rescheduled. Initially slated for Friday, January 3, 2024, the highly anticipated final will now take place on Saturday, January 4, 2024. The match will be held at the iconic Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, one of the region's premier football venues.
The announcement was made during a meeting of the Competitions Committee, chaired by Khaled Al-Muqrin, who confirmed that the decision to reschedule the final was reached after extensive consultations with the football federations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). According to Al-Muqrin, the change in schedule was unanimously approved by all member federations to accommodate logistical considerations and ensure the smooth running of the tournament.
“The rescheduling of the final match was discussed thoroughly with all concerned parties,” said Khaled Al-Muqrin, the head of the Competitions Committee. “After careful deliberation and with the agreement of all the participating federations, we have decided to move the final to Saturday, January 4. We believe this adjustment will give all teams sufficient time to prepare and allow for a more seamless culmination of what has already been an exciting tournament.”
The semi-final matches, however, will proceed as originally planned. The first semi-final will see Saudi Arabia take on Oman on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium. The second semi-final, between the host nation Kuwait and Bahrain, will be held later the same evening at 8:45 p.m. at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
Both semi-final clashes promise to deliver high drama and intensity, with the four teams eager to secure a spot in the final and vie for the region's most coveted football title. Fans from across the Gulf region are expected to flock to Kuwait to witness the fierce competition.
The Arabian Gulf Cup, which brings together the national teams of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, has long been a symbol of footballing excellence and regional unity. With the tournament now entering its decisive stages, all eyes will be on the semi-finals and the exciting finale that awaits.
As the competition progresses, organizers and fans alike are hopeful that the rescheduled final will mark the conclusion of what has been an unforgettable chapter in Gulf football history.