Gulf Cup 28 in Iraq

The Executive Committee of the Gulf Football Union held its meeting yesterday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (“Khaleeji 27”), chaired by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, the Union’s President, and attended by the Executive Committee members.

The meeting discussed the Iraqi Football Association’s bid to host the 28th edition of the Gulf Cup (“Khaleeji 28”), which was the sole hosting application submitted by member associations. The Executive Committee approved the bid, awarding Iraq the right to organize the tournament in accordance with the Gulf Union’s approved regulations, rules, and standards.

Under the approval, the Iraqi Football Association is committed to notifying the Gulf Union of the city that will host the tournament within the specified timeframe, and to completing all relevant organizational requirements and procedures in line with the Union’s approved regulations for hosting tournaments.

The approval comes within the framework of the Gulf Football Union’s commitment to strengthening cooperation and coordination with its member national associations, and to continuing the development of the Gulf tournament system, supporting and organizing their hosting in a manner that enhances their stature.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Gulf Union, reaffirmed his continuous and unwavering support for Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and emphasized the continuation of this support by FIFA in the coming period.