Iraq vs Kuwait match date and time in Gulf Cup 27

Iraq are preparing for a crucial and intense clash against Kuwait in the second round of the group stage of the Gulf Cup 'Gulf 27' currently taking place in Saudi Arabia.

The highly anticipated match will take place tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, which will host this major Gulf clásico.

The match will kick off at 6:55 PM Mecca time, which is also the time in Baghdad and Kuwait City, providing an ideal opportunity for Gulf fans to follow the clash.

The Lions of Mesopotamia enter this match with the motto of winning and nothing else, especially after the disappointing draw against the Oman national team in the first round, where the Iraqi team squandered a victory that was within their grasp after missing a huge number of clear chances.

Australian coach Graham Arnold knows that any further slip-up will significantly complicate qualification calculations, so he is expected to go all out offensively to secure the three points early. The match will be very difficult for both sides, as each is looking for nothing less than victory.

Iraq's national team concluded their final training session this evening before facing the Kuwaiti national team, with a strong focus on tactical aspects and addressing the mistakes that occurred in the match against Oman, particularly regarding the final touch in front of goal. The players showed high spirits and a strong determination to make amends with the fans.

On the other hand, the Kuwaiti national team is looking to make up for their loss in the first round against the home side Saudi Arabia by a score of 1-0, in a match where the Blue put in a good performance despite the defeat.

The Kuwaiti national team is fully aware of the challenge they face against the Lions of Mesopotamia, but they are counting on the element of youth and the experience that the team possesses, in addition to their strong desire to return to the competition for a qualification spot. A loss tomorrow would mean an early exit from the tournament.

Regarding the last two encounters between the teams, both ended in draws during the recent Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which confirms the significant closeness in level between the two teams.

The first leg took place in Kuwait at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium and ended in a goalless draw 0-0. The match saw a controversial red card for Iraqi defender Rebin Solaka, which made things difficult for the Iraqi national team.

The second leg match held in Basra ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Iraq's national team managing to come back in the final minutes and salvage a valuable point through Ibrahim Bayesh.

The match between Iraq and Kuwait is always a classic in Gulf and Arab football, carrying a long history of rivalry and excitement, from the Gulf Cup finals in the 1970s to today. Fans are set for a new chapter in this historic clash.