Iraqi referee crew appointed for Gulf Cup 27 in Jeddah

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Football Federation announced that an all-Iraqi referee team has been assigned to officiate matches at the Gulf Cup 27 tournament in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in September 2026. The crew will be led by referee Zaid Tamer, with Haydar Abdulhasan and Amir Davud serving as assistant referees. According to the federation, the appointment reflects the recent achievements of Iraqi referees at regional and international competitions. The federation did not provide additional details on the specific matches the crew will oversee. Gulf Cup 27 is scheduled to run from 23 September to 6 October 2026 in Jeddah, bringing together the national teams of the Gulf states in one of the region's established international football tournaments. Further information on match assignments was not immediately available.