Iraqi Prime Minister: Baghdad to Host 'Gulf 28' Football Tournament in 2028
Prime Minister confirms completion of sports requirements to host the tournament
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office quoted Al-Abadi as saying, during his meeting with the head of the Iraqi Olympic Committee, Aqeel Muftan, and the president of the Iraqi Football Federation, Yunus Mahmoud, that “Baghdad will be ready to host Gulf Cup 28, which will take place in 2028.”
He stressed the necessity of completing all requirements for hosting the tournament, upgrading sports facilities, and finishing incomplete stadiums, including the Al-Tajiyah Stadium north of Baghdad, which has a capacity of more than 60,000 spectators.
The statement clarified that Al-Abadi discussed with Muftan and Mahmoud the state of sports in Iraq across all its dimensions, emphasizing the importance of advancing the sports sector through the development of infrastructure, supporting clubs, federations, and sports teams, and elevating the level of competitions and national teams.
Saudi Arabia won the title of Gulf Cup 27, held in the Kingdom between September 23 and October 6, while Iraq was eliminated from the tournament after being tied with Oman in points, goals, and yellow cards. The Gulf Football Union decided to determine the qualified team through a draw between the two sides, which Oman won. /End of news/
