Competition’s 25th event to take place in Basra from Jan. 6-19 Group B will see reigning champions Bahrain joined by the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar Saudi Arabia have been drawn alongside hosts Iraq in Group A of the 2023 Gulf Cup, which will take place in the city of Basra. The eight-team tournament will run from Jan. 6-19 next year. Oman and Yemen will also be in Saudi Arabia’s group. Meanwhile, Group B will see reigning champions Bahrain joined by the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Saudi Arabia won the Gulf Cup in 1994, 2002 and 2003. Next year’s event will mark the Kingdom’s 24th appearance.