Qatar to Host Second Edition of Gulf Cup for Veteran Players
The Gulf Football Federation, in cooperation with the Local Organising Committee, announced that the second edition of the Gulf Cup for Veteran Players will be held in Qatar from October 30 to November 5.
The tournament will bring together leading football stars and legends from the eight Gulf federations, with 15 matches to be played at three stadiums: Grand Hamad Stadium, Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium and Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium.
The draw placed defending champions Iraq in Group A alongside Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait. Group B includes hosts Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Yemen.
Tournament matches will consist of two halves of 20 minutes each, with an unlimited number of substitutions permitted.
If a knockout-stage match ends in a draw after 40 minutes, it will proceed directly to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
The tournament will begin at Grand Hamad Stadium on October 30 with Qatar facing Bahrain, while the final will take place at Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium on November 5.
Matches of the Gulf Cup for Veteran Players Qatar 2026 will be played during the rest days of the GFF U-17 Gulf Cup 2026, which Qatar is hosting from October 16 to November 4, once again demonstrating the country's ability to host and organise multiple events simultaneously.
Qatar's football season also features several anticipated tournaments, foremost among them the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™, which will take place from November 19 to December 13 at the Competition Complex in Aspire Zone.
Source: QNA
--
About Qatar Living:
Since 2005, Qatar Living has been the trusted destination for everything Qatar. As the country's largest online community and marketplace, Qatar Living connects people with opportunities through jobs, property, vehicles, services, classifieds, events, local insights, and breaking news. Trusted by residents, newcomers, visitors, and businesses alike, Qatar Living brings Qatar together in one place.
Instagram - @qatarliving
X - @qatarliving
Facebook - Qatar Living
YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
Up Next
QFA Takes Part in FIFA Council's 37th Meeting
QFA President joins FIFA Council's 37th meeting, discussing funding initiatives and football development for 2027-2030.
Oct 17,2026
Doha Bank Stars League: Al Arabi Move Temporarily Into Third After Big Win Over Al Shahania
Pablo Sarabia scored a hat-trick as Al Arabi defeated Al Shahania 6-0 and moved temporarily into third place in the Doha Bank Stars League.
Oct 17,2026
AFC Champions League Elite: Al Shamal SC Draw 0-0 with Iran's Tractor FC
Al Shamal SC and Iran's Tractor FC played to a 0-0 draw in the AFC Champions League Elite, with both teams earning crucial points in Muscat.
Oct 13,2026
Doha Bank Stars League: Al Ahli Rout Al Sailiya 5-0 and Move Up to Sixth
Al Ahli defeated Al Sailiya 5-0 in the Doha Bank Stars League, moving up to sixth place after a dominant performance at Al Thumama Stadium.
Oct 11,2026
