Saudi Arabia face Qatar in Gulf Cup 27 semi-final: TV channels, streaming and expected line-ups

Saudi Arabia will face Qatar in the semi-finals of the Arab Gulf Cup “Gulf Cup 27” at Al Inma Stadium on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Saudi Arabia reached the last four as Group A winners after taking nine points from three victories. Qatar finished second in their group with seven points, behind leaders United Arab Emirates on goal difference.

Kick-off is scheduled for 18:55 local time in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with the match starting at 19:55 in the United Arab Emirates.

Where to watch Saudi Arabia v Qatar

A number of broadcasters hold the rights to show matches from the Arab Gulf Cup “Gulf Cup 27”. The main channels carrying the tournament include Saudi Sports, Sharjah Sports and Abu Dhabi Sports.

The semi-final will also be available to watch online through the Shasha application, MBC Shahid and Shoof.

Commentary teams

The commentary appointments announced so far are:

– Sharjah Sports: Mousa Eid – Kuwait Sports: Mohammed Al-Nahwi – Oman Sports: Hassan Al-Hashemi

Expected Saudi Arabia line-up

Saudi Arabia are expected to start with Mohammed Al-Owais in goal.

The anticipated defence consists of Zakaria Hawsawi, Abdullah Al-Amri, Hassan Tambakti and Rayan Hamed.

Mohammed Kanno, Mukhtar Ali and Nasser Al-Dawsari are set to form the midfield, with Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, Sultan Mandash and Firas Al-Buraikan leading the attack.

Saudi Arabia projected XI: Mohammed Al-Owais; Zakaria Hawsawi, Abdullah Al-Amri, Hassan Tambakti, Rayan Hamed; Mohammed Kanno, Mukhtar Ali, Nasser Al-Dawsari; Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, Sultan Mandash, Firas Al-Buraikan.

Expected Qatar line-up

Qatar’s projected starting goalkeeper is Mahmoud Abu Nada.

The defensive line is expected to include Sultan Al-Brake, Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel and Ayoub Al-Alawi.

Ahmed Fathy, Assim Madibo and Abdulaziz Hatem are listed as the likely midfield trio, while Akram Afif, Edmilson Junior and Almoez Ali are expected to play in attack.

Qatar projected XI: Mahmoud Abu Nada; Sultan Al-Brake, Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Ayoub Al-Alawi; Ahmed Fathy, Assim Madibo, Abdulaziz Hatem; Akram Afif, Edmilson Junior, Almoez Ali.

The match will determine which side reaches the final of the Arab Gulf Cup “Gulf Cup 27”, with Saudi Arabia entering the contest after a perfect group-stage record and Qatar advancing as runners-up.