Yemen national team first to arrive in Jeddah for Gulf Cup 27
Yemen's football team has become the first to arrive in Jeddah ahead of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which kicks off on September 23.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Yemen national football team arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday, becoming the first squad to reach the city for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which Jeddah will host from September 23 to October 6, 2026.
Representatives of the local organizing committee welcomed the delegation upon arrival, before they proceeded to their designated hotel on the Red Sea coast as part of pre-arranged plans for receiving participating teams.
The remaining teams are expected to arrive in Jeddah over the coming days according to the approved schedules, as preparations intensify ahead of the tournament's kickoff.
Yemen will compete in Group B alongside Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain, while Group A features Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait.
Intensive preparations underway in Jeddah
The local organizing committee continues its organizational and operational preparations for the tournament, which will see eight teams compete in 15 matches at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City stadiums. Facilities and services for teams, fans, and media are fully ready to host this major Gulf event.