Below are the squads for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which takes place in Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October 2026.
The eight national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad with a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 26 players, at least three of whom had to be goalkeepers. Only players in these squads are eligible to take part in the tournament.
The age listed for each player is as of 23 September 2026, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. The club listed is the last club where the player concerned plays a competitive match before the tournament. A flag is included for coaches that are of a different nationality than their own national team.
Group A Saudi Arabia Head coach: Georgios Donis
Saudi Arabia announced their final squad on 16 September 2026.
Iraq Head coach: Graham Arnold
Iraq announced their final squad on 16 September 2026.
Oman Head coach: Tarik Sektioui
Oman announced their final squad on 14 September 2026.
Kuwait Head coach: Hélio Sousa
Kuwait announced their final squad on 6 September 2026.
Group B Qatar Head coach: Julen Lopetegui
Qatar announced their final squad on 17 September 2026.
United Arab Emirates Head coach: Zlatko Dalić
Bahrain Head coach: Dragan Talajić
Yemen Head coach: Noureddine Ould Ali
Yemen announced their final squad on 19 September 2026.
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