UAE face Oman in Gulf Cup 27 semi-final: kick-off time, channels and online viewing

The United Arab Emirates will play Oman in the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup “Gulf 27” at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:30 Saudi Arabia time and 22:30 in the United Arab Emirates.

Oman reached the last four as runners-up in their group, which also featured Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait. Their position was decided by a draw.

The UAE finished top of their group with seven points, ahead of Qatar on goal difference.

The match brings together two sides who secured their semi-final places in contrasting circumstances, with the UAE leading their section and Oman progressing after the draw that settled second place.

Where to watch UAE v Oman

A number of broadcasters have secured rights to show matches from the Arabian Gulf Cup “Gulf 27”.

The main channels carrying the tournament include Saudi Sports, Sharjah Sports and Abu Dhabi Sports.

The semi-final can also be followed online through the Shasha application, MBC Shahid and Shoof.

Commentary teams

The commentators currently selected for the match are:

– Sharjah Sports: Mohammed Al-Hinai – Kuwait Sports: Hammad Al-Anzi – Oman Sports: Ahmed Al-Kaabi

Expected line-ups

The UAE are expected to start with Khalid Eisa in goal.

Their proposed defence consists of Ruben Canedo, Alaa Al-Din Zuhair, Lucas Pimenta and Marcos Meloni.

Mamado Coulibaly, Issam Fayez and Fabio Lima are listed in midfield, with Nicolas Gimenez, Luan Pereira and Bruno de Oliveira expected to form the attack.

Expected UAE line-up: Khalid Eisa; Ruben Canedo, Alaa Al-Din Zuhair, Lucas Pimenta, Marcos Meloni; Mamado Coulibaly, Issam Fayez, Fabio Lima; Nicolas Gimenez, Luan Pereira, Bruno de Oliveira.

Oman are expected to name Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini in goal.

Khalid Al-Buraiki, Khalid Al-Ghatrifi, Ahmed Al-Harthi and Ahmed Al-Kaabi are set to line up in defence.

The midfield is expected to include Harib Al-Saadi, Sultan Al-Marzouq and Abdullah Fawaz, while Nasser Al-Rawahi, Jameel Al-Yahmadi and Issam Al-Sabhi are listed as the forward options.

Expected Oman line-up: Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini; Khalid Al-Buraiki, Khalid Al-Ghatrifi, Ahmed Al-Harthi, Ahmed Al-Kaabi; Harib Al-Saadi, Sultan Al-Marzouq, Abdullah Fawaz; Nasser Al-Rawahi, Jameel Al-Yahmadi, Issam Al-Sabhi.