Everything you need to know about the match schedule and group standings of the Iraqi national team in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27) and the broadcasting channels.

The Iraqi national team is preparing to participate in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27), hosted by Saudi Arabia from September 23 to October 6, with high expectations to assert its dominance on the Gulf scene.

The 'Lions of Mesopotamia' enter the tournament with great ambitions to compete for the title, seeking to reconcile with its fans after failing to qualify for the second round of the 2026 World Cup.

The Iraqi team aims to use Gulf 27 to make a strong comeback to the regional competition and prove its ability to regain its luster, with a strong desire to compensate for the recent failure and delight its fans by adding a new title to its record of achievements.

In the following lines, we present the match schedule of the Iraqi national team in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27), its group standings, and the broadcasting channels.

What is the system of the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27)?

The Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27) is held with the participation of 8 teams, distributed into 4 levels according to the tournament regulations, with one team from each level drawn into each group.

The draw resulted in dividing the teams into two groups, each containing 4 teams. The first round matches are played in a single round-robin format, with each team playing 3 matches against its group rivals.

Saudi Arabia was placed in Group A, which also includes Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait, in one of the strongest groups of the tournament due to the close level and experience among its teams.

As for Group B, it includes the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Yemen, a group not lacking in competitiveness and ambition, with all teams seeking to secure a spot in the knockout stages.

The top two teams from each group qualify for the semi-finals, where the Group A winner faces the Group B runner-up, and the Group B winner faces the Group A runner-up.

The winners of the two semi-final matches advance to the final, which will determine the champion of the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup.

What are the broadcasting channels for the Iraqi national team matches in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27)?

The Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27) is broadcast on more than 16 Arab channels, most notably Abu Dhabi Sports, Iraqiya Sports, Oman Sports, Bahrain Sports, Dubai Sports, Al-Kass, and Saudi Sports.

Match schedule of the Iraqi national team in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27)

The Iraqi national team will play 3 matches in the group stage: against Oman on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, against Kuwait on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Round: Group stage. Match 1: Iraq vs Oman, Wednesday 23 September 2026, 17:30 Saudi time / 18:30 UAE time, Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. Match 2: Iraq vs Kuwait, Saturday 26 September 2026, 18:55 Saudi time / 19:55 UAE time, Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. Match 3: Saudi Arabia vs Iraq, Tuesday 29 September 2026, 20:30 Saudi time / 21:30 UAE time, Al-Inma Stadium.

Group standings of the Iraqi national team in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27)

The draw placed Iraq in Group A alongside Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, in a group considered one of the strongest in the anticipated tournament.

1. Saudi Arabia: Played 0, Won 0, Drawn 0, Lost 0, Goals For 0, Goals Against 0, Goal Difference 0, Points 0. 2. Iraq: Played 0, Won 0, Drawn 0, Lost 0, Goals For 0, Goals Against 0, Goal Difference 0, Points 0. 3. Oman: Played 0, Won 0, Drawn 0, Lost 0, Goals For 0, Goals Against 0, Goal Difference 0, Points 0. 4. Kuwait: Played 0, Won 0, Drawn 0, Lost 0, Goals For 0, Goals Against 0, Goal Difference 0, Points 0.