Baghdad:Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium The Iraqi national team faced Oman in the opening match of the 27th Gulf Cup, hosted by Saudi Arabia. This game also served as the inaugural fixture for Group A.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Iraq’s lineup included players such as Ahmed Basil, Zaid Tahseen, Mustafa Saadoon, Akam Hashim, and Zaid Ismail. Other team members on the field were Ibrahim Bayesh, Hassan Abdul-Karim, Ahmed Yahya, Ayman Hussein, Karrar Nabil, and Mohammed Qasim.

Iraq aims to secure a strong start to the tournament by clinching all three points from this match. Such a victory would be pivotal in boosting the team’s morale as they prepare for upcoming matches against Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, enhancing their chances of advancing from Group A.