2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations: Match Schedule, Dates, and Channels
The 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations will be held in Qatar from October 16 to November 4, 2026, with the participation of 10 teams competing for the Gulf championship title, including the national teams of China and Egypt.
The participating teams are divided into two groups, with five teams in each group. The first and second-place finishers from each group will advance to the semi-finals. In this guide, we present the complete 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations match schedule, including match dates and stadiums, the fixtures for the Yemeni and Saudi youth national teams, match results, and group standings, with data updated according to official results throughout the tournament.
Complete 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations Match Schedule
The U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations schedule includes group stage matches from October 16 to 29, followed by the semi-finals on November 1, and the final match on November 4, 2026. The matches will be held at three stadiums in Qatar, according to the tournament schedule.
All the following times are in Qatar time, as per the attached schedule. Results will be updated after each match.
| Date | Round | Match | Result | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 16 | One | Qatar × China | 0 - 2 | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Friday, October 16 | One | UAE × Bahrain | 2 - 1 | 20:00 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Saturday, October 17 | Two | Saudi Arabia × Egypt | 0 - 5 | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Saturday, October 17 | Two | Iraq × Yemen | 0 - 2 | 20:00 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Monday, October 19 | Three | Bahrain × Qatar | — | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Monday, October 19 | Three | China × Oman | — | 20:00 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Tuesday, October 20 | Four | Egypt × Kuwait | — | 17:45 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Tuesday, October 20 | Four | Yemen × Saudi Arabia | — | 20:00 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Thursday, October 22 | Five | Oman × UAE | — | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Thursday, October 22 | Five | China × Bahrain | — | 20:00 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Friday, October 23 | Six | Kuwait × Iraq | — | 17:45 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Friday, October 23 | Six | Egypt × Yemen | — | 20:00 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Sunday, October 25 | Seven | Oman × Qatar | — | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Sunday, October 25 | Seven | UAE × China | — | 20:00 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Monday, October 26 | Eight | Kuwait × Saudi Arabia | — | 17:45 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Monday, October 26 | Eight | Iraq × Egypt | — | 20:00 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Wednesday, October 28 | Nine | Qatar × UAE | — | 17:45 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Wednesday, October 28 | Nine | Bahrain × Oman | — | 17:45 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Thursday, October 29 | Ten | Saudi Arabia × Iraq | — | 17:45 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Thursday, October 29 | Ten | Yemen × Kuwait | — | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Sunday, November 1 | Semi-Final | Group A Winner × Group B Runner-up | — | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Sunday, November 1 | Semi-Final | Group B Winner × Group A Runner-up | — | 20:15 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Wednesday, November 4 | Final | Winner of Match 21 × Winner of Match 22 | — | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
Yemen Youth National Team Match Schedule in the 2026 Gulf Cup
The Yemen youth national team will compete in the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup in Group B, which includes Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Egypt. The Yemeni team is looking to achieve positive results in the group stage and compete for one of the two qualification spots for the semi-finals.
Below is the match schedule for Yemen in the U-17 Gulf Cup, according to the dates and stadiums listed in the tournament schedule.
| Date | Match | Result | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Iraq × Yemen | — | 20:00 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Yemen × Saudi Arabia | — | 20:00 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | Egypt × Yemen | — | 20:00 | Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Yemen × Kuwait | — | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
The Yemen vs. Iraq match marks the beginning of the Yemeni team's journey in the tournament, followed by a match against Saudi Arabia, then a game against Egypt, before concluding their group stage matches against Kuwait. Yemen's qualification for the semi-finals depends on their results in these matches and their final standing in Group B.
This section will be updated with the results of the Yemen youth national team's matches as soon as the final confirmed results are available, along with an explanation of qualification chances as the group standings become clearer.
Round One Matches of the U-17 Gulf Cup
The group stage kicks off on October 16 and 17, 2026. The first round will feature four matches, including the match between the Yemen and Iraq national teams.
- Friday, October 16: Qatar × China, at 17:45.
- Friday, October 16: UAE × Bahrain, at 20:00.
- Saturday, October 17: Saudi Arabia × Egypt, at 17:45.
- Saturday, October 17: Iraq × Yemen, at 20:00.
Round Two Matches of the U-17 Gulf Cup
The second round matches will be held on October 19 and 20, 2026, and will include the Yemen vs. Saudi Arabia match, one of the most prominent fixtures in Group B.
- Monday, October 19: Bahrain × Qatar, at 17:45.
- Monday, October 19: China × Oman, at 20:00.
- Tuesday, October 20: Egypt × Kuwait, at 17:45.
- Tuesday, October 20: Yemen × Saudi Arabia, at 20:00.
Round Three Matches of the U-17 Gulf Cup
The third round matches will take place on October 22 and 23. The Egyptian team will face its Yemeni counterpart on Friday, October 23, concluding this round's matches.
- Thursday, October 22: Oman × UAE, at 17:45.
- Thursday, October 22: China × Bahrain, at 20:00.
- Friday, October 23: Kuwait × Iraq, at 17:45.
- Friday, October 23: Egypt × Yemen, at 20:00.
Round Four Matches of the U-17 Gulf Cup
The fourth round will be held on October 25 and 26, 2026, featuring a match between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as well as a match between Iraq and Egypt.
- Sunday, October 25: Oman × Qatar, at 17:45.
- Sunday, October 25: UAE × China, at 20:00.
- Monday, October 26: Kuwait × Saudi Arabia, at 17:45.
- Monday, October 26: Iraq × Egypt, at 20:00.
Fifth and Final Round of the Group Stage
The group stage matches will conclude on October 28 and 29, 2026. The two matches of Group A will be played on Wednesday at the same time according to the attached schedule, while Yemen and Kuwait will meet on Thursday.
- Wednesday, October 28: Qatar × UAE, at 17:45.
- Wednesday, October 28: Bahrain × Oman, at 17:45.
- Thursday, October 29: Saudi Arabia × Iraq, at 17:45.
- Thursday, October 29: Yemen × Kuwait, at 17:45.
2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations Groups
The 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup features ten teams divided into two groups. The teams in each group compete in a single round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Group A
- Qatar.
- UAE.
- Oman.
- Bahrain.
- China.
Group B
- Saudi Arabia.
- Iraq.
- Kuwait.
- Yemen.
- Egypt.
2026 U-17 Gulf Cup Semi-Finals Match Schedule
The two semi-final matches will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, after the group stage concludes and the four qualified teams are determined.
| Date | Match | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Group A Winner × Group B Runner-up | 17:45 | Hamad Grand Stadium |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Group B Winner × Group A Runner-up | 20:15 | Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium |
The two winners will advance to the final match, while the participation of the two losing teams in the semi-finals will conclude, according to the attached tournament schedule.
Date of the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations Final
The final match of the U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 17:45 Qatar time, at Hamad Grand Stadium.
The final will bring together the winner of the first semi-final match and the winner of the second semi-final match. This section will be updated with the names of the two qualified teams and the final result after the match is decided.
2026 U-17 Gulf Cup Match Results
The following results table will be updated after the matches are completed, retaining the date and final result of each match for reference throughout the tournament.
| Date | Match | Final Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 16 | Qatar × China | 0 - 2 |
| October 16 | UAE × Bahrain | 2 - 1 |
| October 17 | Saudi Arabia × Egypt | 0 - 5 |
| October 17 | Iraq × Yemen | 0 - 2 |
| October 19 | Bahrain × Qatar | Not played yet |
| October 19 | China × Oman | Not played yet |
| October 20 | Egypt × Kuwait | Not played yet |
| October 20 | Yemen × Saudi Arabia | Not played yet |
| October 22 | Oman × UAE | Not played yet |
| October 22 | China × Bahrain | Not played yet |
| October 23 | Kuwait × Iraq | Not played yet |
| October 23 | Egypt × Yemen | Not played yet |
| October 25 | Oman × Qatar | Not played yet |
| October 25 | UAE × China | Not played yet |
| October 26 | Kuwait × Saudi Arabia | Not played yet |
| October 26 | Iraq × Egypt | Not played yet |
| October 28 | Qatar × UAE | Not played yet |
| October 28 | Bahrain × Oman | Not played yet |
| October 29 | Saudi Arabia × Iraq | Not played yet |
| October 29 | Yemen × Kuwait | Not played yet |
2026 U-17 Gulf Cup Group Standings
The group standings for the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup are determined by the results of the group stage matches. The following two tables will be updated once official results are available, recording the number of matches played, points, and goals for each team.
Group A Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | UAE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Oman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Qatar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group B Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Yemen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| — | Kuwait | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: The tables above show the pre-tournament status and are not actual standings resulting from matches. Ranks, points, and goals will be updated according to official results, without assuming any team order.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations
When does the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations start?
The tournament begins on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Qatar, and continues until the final match on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
How many teams are participating in the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup?
Ten teams are participating in the tournament, divided into two groups, with five teams in each group.
Which group is the Yemen national team in for the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup?
The Yemen youth national team is in Group B, alongside Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Egypt.
What are the match dates for the Yemen youth national team in the 2026 Gulf Cup?
Yemen will play against Iraq on October 17, Saudi Arabia on October 20, Egypt on October 23, and Kuwait on October 29, 2026. The match times and stadiums are detailed in the Yemen Youth National Team Match Schedule section at the top of the article.
How many teams qualify for the U-17 Gulf Cup semi-finals?
Four teams qualify for the semi-finals: the first and second-place finishers from each group.
When are the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup semi-final matches?
The two semi-final matches will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 17:45 and 20:15 Qatar time.
When is the date of the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations final?
The final will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 17:45 Qatar time, at Hamad Grand Stadium.
Where can I follow the results and standings of the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup?
You can follow the results and group standings on this page, which will be updated with match schedules, results, and team rankings as the tournament progresses.
Follow the 2026 U-17 Gulf Cup of Nations match schedule to find out upcoming fixture dates, the results of the Yemen youth national team, group standings, the teams qualifying for the semi-finals and final, and the broadcasting channels once they are officially confirmed.
Source: Almahriah Net
