The AGCFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 has kicked off at Grand Hamad Stadium, with Iraq and Kuwait ending in a 1-1 tie in the first match of the tournament. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain 4-0 at Suheim bin Hamad Stadium in the second match of the day.The tournament is taking place in Qatar from 20 September to 3 October, bringing together young football talents from the region to compete for the coveted trophy. This is the first time that the competition is being held under the auspices of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF).“This tournament showcases the high calibre of young players from the Arabian Gulf. Over the next two weeks, Qatar will play host to future stars in the making. We invite fans to be part of this exciting competition and support emerging football talents from the region, while celebrating our shared passion for football,” said Jassim Sultan Al Rumaihi, AGCFF Secretary General.Hosts Qatar will play their first match on 21 September at Grand Hamad Stadium, 6pm, against Yemen, while UAE will take on Oman at 20:00 at Suheim bin Hamad Stadium. Both venues are accessible, ensuring a barrier-free experience for disabled fans.Fans can purchase tickets online from tickets.qfa.qa , starting from QAR 10. All tickets are digital.Participating teams include the eight member associations of the federation and have been divided into two groups. Group A features hosts Qatar, who will play alongside United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. Group B includes Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.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 2025™, 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 Cup Qatar 2025™ from 1-18 December.For inquiries regarding tickets, fans can email: [email protected] purchase accessibility tickets, fans can email: [email protected] all information related to the AGCFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025, follow @AGCFF on all major social media platforms.