Saudi Arabia face the United Arab Emirates at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah today, Tuesday, October 6, in the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27). The match kicks off at 9:00 p.m. local time (6:00 p.m. UTC and 2:00 p.m. ET in the USA).
Saudi Arabia are chasing a fourth Gulf Cup title and their first since 2003. The Green Falcons have been particularly impressive defensively during the tournament, conceding no goals before eliminating Qatar on penalties in the semifinal.
The UAE are seeking their third title after previous triumphs in 2007 and 2013. The Whites booked their place in the final with a 1-0 victory over Oman.
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The final also brings two familiar Gulf rivals together. Saudi Arabia have won 3 Gulf Cup titles, while the UAE have lifted the trophy twice.
In their overall head-to-head record , Saudi Arabia have 23 victories compared with 7 for the UAE, with 9 draws.
Saudi Arabia vs. UAE Confirmed Lineups
Saudi Arabia Starting XI
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Al-Owais
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Al-Harbi, Al-Amri, Altambakti, Al Shamat
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Al Khaimari, Kanno, Al-Dawsari
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Al-Buraikan, Al-Hammami, Shehri
Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis will most likely prioritize the defensive organization that has helped the Green Falcons remain unbeaten at the back throughout the tournament. Salem Al-Dawsari and Saud Abdulhamid are unavailable because of injury .
UAE Starting XI
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Eisa
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Meloni, Zahir, Pimenta, Amaral
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Faiz, Coulibaly
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Bala, Oliveira, Jimenez
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Camara
How to Watch Saudi Arabia vs. UAE (TV Channels & Streaming)
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Saudi Arabia: Alkass One, MBC 1, STARZPLAY, MBC Shahid, Shasha, STC TV, Shoof, MBC Action, 51 Kuwait
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United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Sports 1, Alkass One, MBC 1, Sharjah Sports, STARZPLAY, MBC Shahid, Shasha, Maraya, STC TV, Shoof, MBC Action, 51 Kuwait
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United States: ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App
Europe
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Austria: Sportdigital FUSSBALL, sportdigital+
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Croatia: Sportklub 1 Croatia, MAXtv To Go
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Germany: Sportdigital FUSSBALL, sportdigital+
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Liechtenstein: Blue Sport
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Spain: Fanplay TV
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Switzerland: Sportdigital FUSSBALL, Blue Sport, Sunrise TV, sportdigital+
Sub-Saharan Africa
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Chad, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan: Alkass One, MBC 1, STARZPLAY, MBC Shahid, Shasha, STC TV, Shoof, MBC Action, 51 Kuwait
North Africa & Middle East
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Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen: Alkass One, MBC 1, STARZPLAY, MBC Shahid, Shasha, STC TV, Shoof, MBC Action, 51 Kuwait
Asia-Pacific
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Australia: SBS On Demand
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Oct 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.


