Saudi Arabia edge Qatar on penalties to reach Gulf Cup final

Saturday, 3 October 2026 23:08

By ARN News Staff

Saudi Arabia defeated Qatar 3-2 on penalties after a goalless draw following extra time in the first Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final in Jeddah.

The hosts will face the winner of the UAE-Oman clash in the title decider on Tuesday.

More details to follow.

𝗙𝗧 | 🇸🇦 𝟬-𝟬 🇶🇦 (𝟯-𝟮 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀)

𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇! 💚

Mukhtar Ali scores the decisive penalty as Saudi Arabia win the shootout to reach Tuesday’s Khaleeji 27 final in Jeddah 🏆#GreenFalcons | #GulfCup27
— Saudi National Team (@SaudiNT_EN) October 3, 2026

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