2026 Arabian Gulf Cup PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS

We're previewing and predicting the entire 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup, breaking down all 8 teams across both groups before diving into game-by-game predictions all the way through to the final. We talk through the biggest storylines, including Saudi Arabia's missing creative players, the UAE's bizarre Zlatko Dalić appointment, and whether Qatar's Lopetegui can finally get the most out of Akram Afif. This tournament is also a preview for the 2027 Asian Cup, so we're paying close attention to how these teams look heading into it. By the end, we've got our full predicted path to a champion.