Bahrain clinched the title of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, also known as Khaleeji Zain 26, after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Oman in the final match held on Saturday at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.
This triumph marks Bahrain’s second Arabian Gulf Cup title, their first being in the 2019 edition © Mena Today
Bahrain clinched the title of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, also known as Khaleeji Zain 26, after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Oman in the final match held on Saturday at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.
Oman took an early lead in the 17th minute, with a goal by Abdulrahman Al-Mushaifri. Bahrain, however, staged a remarkable comeback in the second half.
Mohamed Marhoon leveled the score in the 78th minute through a penalty. Just two minutes later, an own goal by Oman's Mohammed Al-Musalami sealed the victory for Bahrain.
This triumph marks Bahrain’s second Arabian Gulf Cup title, their first being in the 2019 edition.
The final match also included a ceremony honouring Gulf football legends, led by Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, adding a celebratory note to the evening.
Bahrain’s victory solidifies their position as a rising football power in the Gulf region, celebrating yet another milestone in their sporting history.
Fans across the country celebrated the hard-fought win, which showcased resilience and determination on the field.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström called Saturday's meeting with the Iranian Football Federation in Istanbul "very constructive." He said he couldn't wait to welcome the Islamic Republic of Iran to the World Cup.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer "reassurance" over Iran's participation in the World Cup, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters.
Iran's football federation announced Saturday that the national team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June to 19 July, but attached a list of 10 conditions that host nations must meet before Tehran will commit fully.
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