Gulf Cup of Nations
World · Season 2026
Where the season stands
Gulf Cup of Nations is into the 2026/27 group stage, with 8 teams across 2 groups and 3 rounds played. Across the groups, 1 side has won every group game so far, while 2 are still waiting for a first win.
2 groups have a side on top, and the strongest of them is United Arab Emirates in Group B, 7 points with a goal difference of +7. Group by group, 1 of 2 is level at the top on points.
United Arab Emirates have the best goal difference in the competition at +7, and Bahrain the worst at -8 — across 8 teams that have played. United Arab Emirates have scored most, 8 in 3 matches, while Saudi Arabia have conceded fewest at 0.
Standings and fixtures update through the competition. Player scores cover Europe's top five leagues — see our methodology.
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