Oman National Team Head Coach Al Sektioui: Khaleeji 27 Draw Ceremony Was Exceptionally Organized, and Chances Are Equal for All Teams

Tarik Al Sektioui, Head Coach of the Oman national football team, praised the exceptional organization of the Khaleeji 27 draw ceremony, which took place on Tuesday evening, at Culture Square within the Art Center of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Historic Jeddah.

In his remarks following the draw ceremony, Al Sektioui stated that all participating Gulf national teams hold equal chances of competing for the title, regardless of the outcomes of the draw for Groups A and B.

Al Sektioui also expressed his ambition to see Omani football reach a stronger position in the coming period, whether in the upcoming Gulf Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. He noted that a medium and long-term strategy has been established to define the future objectives of the Oman national team.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the tournament from September 23 to October 6, 2026, in the city of Jeddah, across King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. This marks the first edition of the tournament to be hosted in Jeddah, within a comprehensive operational and organizational framework that reflects the Kingdom’s rapid progress in hosting major international sporting events.