Doha: Saudi Arabia have been crowned champions of the AGCFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025, after claiming a 2-0 win against the UAE in the final match held at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

The tournament took place in Qatar from 20 September to 3 October, bringing together young football talents from the region to compete for the coveted trophy. This was the first time that the competition was held under the auspices of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF).

“Over the past two weeks, we witnessed the phenomenal talents of young players from the Arabian Gulf. The successful delivery of this tournament once again showcased Qatar's commitment towards supporting emerging football talents from the region, while uniting fans to celebrate our shared passion for football. Congratulations to all the players who took part, and to Saudi Arabia for clinching the trophy,” said Jassim Sultan Al Rumaihi, AGCFF Secretary General.

The AGCFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 is a precursor to a spectacular line-up of tournaments scheduled for this winter. Hosts Qatar, along with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025TM, that will take place from 3-27 November at the state-of-the-art Competition Complex at Aspire Zone. This will be followed by the second edition of the FIFA Arab CupTM from 1-18 December. Fans can purchase tickets for both tournaments at

In addition, Qatar is also set to host the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 from 4-16 December, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025TM, which will take place on 10, 13 and 17 December.

For tournament updates, follow @AGCFF, @arabcupqa, @u17worldcupqa and @roadtoqatar on all major social media platforms

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