The Arabian Gulf Cup U23 is a cup competition covered on Xtra-Stats. This page brings together live scores, fixtures and results, while also making standings and player and team statistics easy to follow. Use it as a clear reference for checking match activity and reviewing the competition’s recorded performance information in one place.
Latest played matches, Arabian Gulf Cup U23
Final
Semi-finals
Group Stage - 3
Arabian Gulf Cup U23 Standings
Arabian Gulf Cup U23, Group A 2025
| Rank | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Saudi Arabia U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | WWDWW |
| 2 |
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Qatar U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | LDWW |
| 3 |
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Kuwait U23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 |
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Bahrain U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 | LLL |
Arabian Gulf Cup U23, Group B 2025
Arabian Gulf Cup U23 Statistics
Top scorers 2026
| # | Player | Goals |
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Top assists 2026
| # | Player | Assists |
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Top key passes
Top tackles
Top yellow cards
Top red cards
Arabian Gulf Cup U23 teams participation since 2026
History
| Team | Nb participations |
|---|---|
| UAE U23 | 1 |
| Iraq U23 | 1 |
| Bahrain U23 | 1 |
| Kuwait U23 | 1 |
| Oman U23 | 1 |
| Qatar U23 | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia U23 | 1 |
| Yemen U23 | 1 |
Arabian Gulf Cup U23 top scorer teams
Arabian Gulf Cup U23 About
Arabian Gulf Cup U23 is a football cup competition for under-23 players, placing it within the age-group side of the sport rather than the senior international or club game. Its title connects the tournament with Arabian Gulf football, while its youth focus provides a platform for emerging players to gain competitive experience and represent their teams at a significant regional level.
Purpose and sporting role
The competition exists to give young footballers meaningful tournament football in a setting where performance, preparation and progression can be assessed under competitive pressure. For participating teams, it offers an opportunity to develop players approaching senior level, test squad depth and build experience in matches where results carry greater consequence than in ordinary youth fixtures.
The U23 designation is central to the tournament’s identity. It distinguishes the competition from senior football and indicates that eligibility is linked to an age limit. The precise registration requirements, including any birth-date conditions or exceptions, are governed by the regulations for the relevant edition and should not be assumed from the title alone.
Competition record
Arabian Gulf Cup U23 currently has documented coverage for the 2026 season, which is the first and latest recorded season in the competition’s available history. This means that its recorded statistical footprint begins with 2026; it does not, by itself, establish an earlier historical edition or a long-standing competition tradition.
Format and regulations
The competition is classified as a cup, but its specific structure is not defined by that classification alone. A cup may use direct knockout rounds, a group phase followed by elimination matches, or another arrangement set out in its edition regulations. Details such as entry routes, draw procedures, the number of rounds, tie-breaking methods, extra time and penalty shootouts therefore belong to the confirmed rules for the 2026 edition rather than being inferred from the competition name.
The tournament’s wider importance lies in its development pathway. By bringing together under-23 sides in a competitive cup environment, it links youth football with the demands of senior-level performance and gives supporters a focused record of the next generation of players in Arabian Gulf football.