Egypt to Compete as Guest Team at the 2026 Gulf Under-17 Cup in Qatar

The Gulf Football Federation, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee, has announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2026 Gulf Under-17 Cup, which will take place in Doha from October 16th to November 4th, 2026.

Tickets are available exclusively online in a single category, with free seating, through the Road to Qatar app. This edition marks the largest in the tournament’s history, featuring 10 national teams: hosts Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Yemen, alongside guest teams Egypt and China.

The tournament will feature 23 matches across three venues: Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium, Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium and Saud bin Abdulrahman Stadium. Group A comprises Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and China, while Group B includes defending champions Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Kuwait and Egypt.

The tournament will kick off with a match between Qatar and China and serve as an important test ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.