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The 26th Arabian Gulf Cup kicks off on Saturday in Kuwait when the 10-times champions and hosts get the ball rolling against Oman at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City.

Iraq's football federation has launched ticket sales for the 25th Gulf Cup, the first regional football ... It will be held in Iraq's southern city of Basra from January 6-19.

Bahrain coach Dragan Talajic will be looking to use this month's Gulf Cup success as a spur to drive the country towards a ...