Qatar to Host Youth in Upcoming U‑20 Gulf Cup

Qatar will be in group A of the upcoming U-20 Gulf Cup, where they will face competition from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Yemen. The tournament draw took place in Doha on July 28, 2025.

The eight-nation youth football tournament, which is run by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF), will take place between August 28 to September 9 in Abha, Saudi Arabia. This tournament is the first U-20 Gulf Cup of its kind, as it aims to develop young football talent across the region.

Egypt is in for UAE

Egypt has replaced the UAE in group B, which will compete against Oman, Iraq, and Bahrain. As Egypt’s youth team prepares for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile from September 27 to October 19, this tournament will provide vital preparation ahead of the World Cup.

The AGCFF hopes that this new tournament will positively help youth development, raise standards in the region, and prepare the next generation of professional players.

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Al Rayyan will participate in the Gulf Club Champions League

In club football, Al Rayyan (Qatar) has been announced as one of the eight participants in the Gulf Club Champions League 2025–2026, which is also sanctioned by AGCFF.

Al Rayyan finished 5th in the Qatar Stars League but has qualified for the tournament. They are currently doing their preseason training in the Netherlands.

The other clubs:

• Sitra SC (Bahrain)

• Zakho Club (Iraq)

• Al-Qadsia (Kuwait)

• Al-Nahda (Oman)

• Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia)

• Al Ain (UAE)

• Al-Tadamun Hadramaut (Yemen)

The Gulf Club Champions League runs from October to April and strives to improve the level of club football in the region by providing opportunities for technical development, cross-border competition, and team bonding.

Group Draw Summary – U-20 Gulf Cup 2025

• Group A: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen
• Group B: Oman, Iraq, Bahrain, Egypt