UAE v Oman: TV channels, kick-off time and online streaming for Gulf Cup 27 semi-final

The United Arab Emirates will face Oman in the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup “Gulf Cup 27” at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:30 Saudi Arabia time and 22:30 in the United Arab Emirates.

The UAE reached the last four as Group A winners after collecting seven points and finishing ahead of runners-up Qatar on goal difference.

Oman advanced as runners-up from a group containing Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait, with their position decided by a draw.

How to watch UAE v Oman

Several broadcasters hold the rights to show matches from Gulf Cup 27. The main channels carrying the semi-final include Saudi Sports, Sharjah Sports and Abu Dhabi Sports.

The match will also be available online through the Shasha application, MBC Shahid and Shoof.

Commentary team

The following commentators have been selected for the match so far:

– Sharjah Sports: Mohammed Al-Hinai
– Kuwait Sports: Hammad Al-Enezi
– Oman Sports: Ahmed Al-Kaabi

Expected UAE line-up

The UAE are expected to start with Khalid Eisa in goal.

Ruben Canedo, Alaa Al-Din Zuhair, Lucas Pimenta and Marcos Meloni are set to form the defence.

The midfield is likely to include Mamadou Coulibaly, Issam Fayez and Fabio Lima, while Nicolas Gimenez, Luan Pereira and Bruno de Oliveira are expected to lead the attack.

UAE predicted XI: Khalid Eisa; Ruben Canedo, Alaa Al-Din Zuhair, Lucas Pimenta, Marcos Meloni; Mamadou Coulibaly, Issam Fayez, Fabio Lima; Nicolas Gimenez, Luan Pereira, Bruno de Oliveira.

Expected Oman line-up

Oman are expected to name Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini as their goalkeeper.

The projected defence consists of Khalid Al-Buraiki, Khalid Al-Ghatrifi, Ahmed Al-Harthi and Ahmed Al-Kaabi.

Harib Al-Saadi, Sultan Al-Marzouqi and Abdullah Fawaz are expected to operate in midfield.

Nasser Al-Rawahi, Jameel Al-Yahmadi and Issam Al-Sabhi are in line to start in attack.

Oman predicted XI: Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini; Khalid Al-Buraiki, Khalid Al-Ghatrifi, Ahmed Al-Harthi, Ahmed Al-Kaabi; Harib Al-Saadi, Sultan Al-Marzouqi, Abdullah Fawaz; Nasser Al-Rawahi, Jameel Al-Yahmadi, Issam Al-Sabhi.