5 things we learned from 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup so far

LONDON: The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah is starting to take shape with Saudi Arabia and the UAE in particular staking a claim for the title. With just one round of games left in the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup, here are five things we have learned so far. 1: Firas Al-Buraikan steps up for the Green Falcons There is no doubt that there has been an issue for Saudi Arabia over the years in finding the back of the net — just look at what happened in qualification for the 2026 World Cup a