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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, facing significant pressure to bounce back after early elimination at the World Cup.
- Recent missile attacks by Houthi rebels from Yemen targeted Riyadh, marking the first assault on the Saudi capital since escalating conflict with Tehran-backed forces opened a new front in the Iran war.
- Preparations faced disruption after Coach Giorgios Donis dropped star midfielder Musab Al-Juwayr; Fahad Al-Mufarrij denied meal-related exclusion rumors, stating "It is unreasonable to exclude a player because of a meal; this is not true."
- Australian coach Graham Arnold leads Iraq after extending his contract, while Julen Lopetegui remains with Qatar and defending champion Bahrain seeks to retain the title.
- The tournament serves as preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup, also hosted by Saudi Arabia, while Yemen opens 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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