UAE hold Qatar to top Gulf Cup Group B

The UAE finished top of Group B at the Arabian Gulf Cup after drawing 1-1 with Qatar in Jeddah.

Almoez Ali gave Qatar the lead in the 33rd minute, but Ali Saleh equalised for the UAE deep into first-half stoppage time.

Both sides pushed for a winner after the break, but neither could find a breakthrough as the game ended 1-1.

The result leaves both teams on seven points, with the UAE advancing on goal difference.

The Whites will now face Oman in the semi-finals on Saturday, while Qatar take on hosts Saudi Arabia.

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— UAE NT منتخب الإمارات (@UAEFNT) September 30, 2026