DOHA: The UAE will face Qatar in the Arabian Gulf Cup following Thursday’s re-draw in Doha.
Organizers made the new eight-nation draw after Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain reversed decisions to skip the tournament earlier this week.
Qatar were drawn in the same group as UAE, Yemen, and Iraq for the Nov. 26-Dec. 8 tournament.
Saudi Arabia's Green Falcons and Bahrain are in a group with Kuwait and defending champions Oman.
Three days later, the Dec. 11-21 Club World Cup kicks off in Doha testing two stadiums being used at the 2022 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain find out Gulf Cup groups after re-draw
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain find out Gulf Cup groups after re-draw
- Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain reversed decisions to skip the tournament
- Tournament precedes Club World Cup