Gulf Super Cup Postponed Amid Regional Unrest

The Gulf Football Federation announced the postponement of the Gulf Super Cup 2026 match between Iraq's Duhok and Qatar's Al Rayyan. The fixture, initially set for August 13, 2026, has been delayed due to prevailing regional circumstances. The federation confirmed that the match will still take place in Duhok Governorate, Iraq, adhering to the original plan.

A new date for the postponed fixture will be revealed later. This decision was made in coordination with relevant authorities. The Gulf Super Cup is a recently established regional competition aimed at bolstering football competitions within the Gulf region and increasing their prominence on the regional sports calendar.

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The Gulf Football Federation has announced the postponement of the Gulf Super Cup 2026 match between Iraq’s Duhok and Qatar’s Al Rayyan due to the current regional circumstances.

The tournament is anticipated to attract considerable attention from fans and media across the Gulf states. The federation's statement did not specify the exact nature of the "regional circumstances" that led to the postponement, leaving the precise reasons for the delay unstated.

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the match will still be held in Duhok Governorate, Iraq, as initially planned, with the rescheduled date and hosting arrangements to be revealed later in coordination with the relevant authorities.