Tribune News Network
Doha
HE Minister of Sports and Youth Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, also president of Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF), chaired the federation’s Executive Committee meeting on Thursday which confirmed that the Gulf Cup ‘26’ will be held in Kuwait as scheduled from December 21, 2024 and January 3, 2025.
The meeting held at the AGCFF headquarters in Doha, also discussed several other matters and was also attended by AGCFF Executive Office Members and its Secretary-General Jassim Al Rumaihi.
The decision regarding the Gulf Cup was taken in the light of inspection committee’s report that visited Kuwait earlier this month.
The establishment of the Gulf Club Championship during September 24 to April 25, 2025 and its inclusion in AGCFF’s calendar was also discussed.
The tournament is scheduled to be held on an home-and-away format.
It was also decided to hold the U-23 National Teams Championship, which is scheduled to be hosted by Kuwait during October this year.
In addition, the Executive Office discussed a number of proposals submitted by the Federation’s Competitions Committee, which will draw up the calendar of events in the coming period.
Among these proposals is the establishment of a National Futsal Championship, in addition to a Women’s National Team Championship.
