Saudi Arabia announce starting lineup for Gulf Cup final against UAE
Saudi coach Georgios Donis has named the starting XI to face the UAE in the Gulf Cup final in Jeddah on Tuesday night.
Key Takeaways
AIGreek coach Georgios Donis has announced Saudi Arabia's starting lineup to face the UAE in the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf Cup 2026), taking place on Tuesday evening at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah.
Firas Al-Buraikan will lead the Saudi attack alongside Saleh Abu Al-Shamat and Hammam Al-Hamami, while Donis has selected Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Nasser Al-Dawsari, and Mohamed Kanno in midfield.
In defense, Mohammed Al-Owais starts in goal, with a back four of Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Abdulelah Al-Amri, and Muteb Al-Harbi.
Saudi Arabia's starting XI against the UAE:
Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Owais.
Defenders: Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Muteb Al-Harbi.
Midfielders: Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno.
Forwards: Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, Hammam Al-Hamami, Firas Al-Buraikan.
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UAE's starting XI against Saudi Arabia:
Goalkeeper: Khalid Eisa
Defenders: Lucas Pimenta, Robin Felipe, Alaaeddine Zouhir, Marcos Meloni
Midfielders: Mamadou Coulibaly, Issam Fayez, Nicolas Gimenez, Guilherme da Silva
Forwards: Bruno Oliveira, Ousmane Camara