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Amid backdrop of Middle East war, soccer's 8-country Arabian Gulf Cup starts Wednesday
The eight-team tournament is also a tuneup for the 2027 Asian Cup as Saudi Arabia and Qatar seek to recover from winless World Cup campaigns.
- Starting Wednesday, Saudi Arabia hosts soccer's eight-country Arabian Gulf Cup, seeking redemption after early elimination from the World Cup. The tournament begins amid mounting pressure on the host nation.
- Regional conflict intensifies the stakes as Yemen's Houthi rebels recently targeted Riyadh with missiles, marking the first attack since escalation in fighting with Tehran-backed forces opened a new front in the Iran war.
- Coach Giorgios Donis dropped star midfielder Musab Al-Juwayr from the squad, prompting Fahad Al-Mufarrij to deny meal-related exclusion rumors. "It is unreasonable to exclude a player because of a meal; this is not true," Al-Mufarrij said.
- Australian coach Graham Arnold leads Iraq after extending his contract last month, while Julen Lopetegui remains with Qatar and defending champion Bahrain prepares to defend their title.
- The tournament serves as preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup, which Saudi Arabia will host in January. Yemen opens competition against the United Arab Emirates in Jeddah on Thursday.
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Amid backdrop of Middle East war, soccer’s 8-country Arabian Gulf Cup starts Wednesday
Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia will host soccer's eight-country Arabian Gulf Cup starting Wednesday, under pressure to bounce back from a disappointing World Cup.
·Toronto, Canada
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Amid backdrop of Middle East war, soccer's 8-country Arabian Gulf Cup starts Wednesday
Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia will host soccer’s eight-country Arabian Gulf Cup starting Wednesday under pressure to bounce back from a disappointing World Cup
·New York, United States
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