Doha [Qatar], October 18: Egypt opened their campaign in the GFF U17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium on Saturday.
After a goalless first half, Mohamed Gamal broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before substitute Ziad Saudi doubled Egypt's lead in the 80th minute.
Ahmed Safwat added a third in the 85th minute, while Khaled Mahmoud scored in the 96th minute and Ahmed Bashir completed the rout in the 98th minute. Later at Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium, Yemen blanked Iraq 2-0.In the second round of Group B matches on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia will face Yemen at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium, while Egypt take on Kuwait at Saud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Organised by Qatar's Local Organizing Committee in coordination with the Gulf Football Federation, the tournament runs from October 16 to November 4, featuring 10 teams and 23 matches.
Source: Qatar Tribune
