Qatar Suffers Loss to China in Gulf Youth Opener
The Chinese national team defeated Qatar 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 Gulf Cup Under 17 Championship held in Qatar, which is organized by the Gulf Cooperation Council Football Federation for the second consecutive time. The tournament runs from October 16 to November 4, featuring 10 teams divided into two groups, and this edition is the largest in terms of the number of matches and participating teams, with 23 matches played across the Hamad Bin Khalifa, Hamad Bin Khalifa, and Saud Bin Abdulrahman stadiums. Group one includes Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, and China, with Egypt and China participating as guest hosts, aiming to win the title and showcase youth excellence in the region.
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