Iraq: Iraq and Saudi Arabia on Sunday qualified to the finals of the U-23 Gulf Cup Football Tournament. Iraq secured their spot in the finals after a closely contested match against Qatar, which culminated in a penalty shootout. The match ended with Iraq triumphing 7-6 on penalties.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Saudi Arabia also advanced to the finals by defeating the UAE with a convincing 2-0 victory. The U-23 Gulf Cup Football Tournament, which began on December 4, will conclude on December 16, bringing together some of the region's promising young football talents.