Record 10-team U-17 Gulf Cup gets underway in Doha

Qatar hosts the second U-17 Gulf Cup in Doha through November, with 10 teams split into two groups and Saudi Arabia defending its title.

• The tournament runs Friday through November 4 across three Doha stadiums, with China and Egypt joining as guest teams.
• Qatar opens the tournament against China on Friday, while defending champion Saudi Arabia faces Egypt on Saturday.
• Egypt coach Hussein Abdel Latif said Egypt aims to compete for the title, calling the tournament preparation for the World Cup.
• Under tournament rules, semifinal and final draws go straight to penalty shootouts.