Referee for Saudi Arabia vs Qatar in Arabian Gulf Cup

João Pinheiro has been appointed to officiate the match between Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Semi-Final of the Arabian Gulf Cup, in a highly anticipated clash between the two national teams at the Al-Naema Stadium.

The match will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with kick-off at 6:55 PM Mecca time, amid great anticipation from the fans of both teams to secure a place in the Semi-Final.

Saudi Arabia aim to leverage home advantage and crowd support to secure a place in the Semi-Final, while Qatar enters the match with the goal of clinching a qualification spot and continuing their journey in the tournament.

Saudi Arabia has qualified for the Semi-Final as the leader of Group A with 9 points, while Qatar has advanced as the runner-up of Group B with 7 points.