DR ‹ › The Gulf Football Federation is reportedly considering expanding the Gulf Cup, set to be held in Riyadh in September 2026, according to Qatari daily Al Arab Qatar. The proposed expansion would allow Arab national teams from outside the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to take part, marking a potentially historic shift in the tournament's format and direction. According to the report, the plan includes inviting prominent Arab sides such as Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, and Algeria, with the aim of raising the tournament's competitive and technical level, while also enhancing its media visibility and commercial appeal. The same source notes that the Federation is expected to examine the organizational and technical aspects of the proposal in the coming period. These discussions will cover the number of participating teams, the competition format, and the invitation mechanism, before a final decision is formally approved.
