Gulf Cup Federation

Gulf Cup Federation
Formation May 21, 2016 (2016-05-21)[1]
Founded at Doha, Qatar
Headquarters Doha, Qatar
Location
Region
Middle East
Membership
8 national associations
Official language
Arabic
President
 Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani

The Gulf Cup Federation (GCF) (Arabic: اتحاد كأس الخليج العربي‎‎) previously also known as a Gulf Football Federation (GFF) (Arabic: الاتحاد الخليجي لكرة القدم‎‎), is a regional association football body that organises several competitions. It was established in May 2016.[2]

Its member associations are made up of the six Gulf Cooperation Council states plus Iraq and Yemen.[3]

History

Several preparatory meetings were held in 2015 using the working title Gulf Football Federation.[4][5] The federation then was founded in 2016 as Gulf Cup Federation to reflect the regions oldest competition the Gulf Cup of Nations.[1] Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani of Qatar was named as the first president.[6]

Member associations

National Association Year Joined
Bahrain Bahrain 2016
Iraq Iraq 2016
Kuwait Kuwait 2016
Oman Oman 2016
Qatar Qatar 2016
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia 2016
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 2016
Yemen Yemen 2016

Competitions

The Gulf Cup federation plans to run several competitions which covers national and club competitions. While the Gulf Cup is only renamed to Gulf NAtions Cup, there are two new club tournamnets for national champions and the national cup winners. Also the possibility of a Women's Gulf Cup has been discussed.[7]

CompetitionHoldersMost recent event
Gulf Cup of Nations  Qatar 2016
Gulf Champions CupTBD TBD
Gulf Cup Winners' CupTBD TBD

Rankings

Men's national teams

Rankings are calculated by FIFA.[8]

Gulf FIFA Country Points +/−
1 54  Saudi Arabia 593 Decrease
2 70  United Arab Emirates 513 Decrease
3 91  Qatar 385 Decrease
4 113  Iraq 314 Increase
5 123  Bahrain 272 Increase
6 129  Oman 260 Decrease
7 132  Yemen 244 Increase
8 167  Kuwait 123 Decrease

Last updated 30 October 2016

Women's national teams

Rankings are calculated by FIFA.[9]

Gulf FIFA Country Points
1 76  United Arab Emirates 1292
2 79  Bahrain 1288
3 n/a  Iraq 882
4 n/a  Kuwait 870
5 n/a  Qatar 864

Last updated September 10, 2016

References

  1. 1 2 http://sport360.com/article/football/asia/179335/sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-bin-ahmed-al-thani-named-gulf-cup-federations-new-president/
  2. ↑ http://www.qfa.com.qa/gff-holds-key-meeting-at-doha-headquarters//
  3. ↑ http://sport360.com/article/football/uae-football/176637/arabian-gulf-football-federation-to-be-inaugurated-during-historic-ceremony-in-may/
  4. ↑ http://qatar.com/en/news/biloso-set-to-take-over-at-al-arabi/
  5. ↑ http://www.penalty-kick.com/news-post.php?n=1160
  6. ↑ http://www.insideworldfootball.com/2016/06/03/gulf-nations-set-new-regional-body-manage-competitions/
  7. ↑ "The 1st Arabian Gulf Cup for Women". qwsc.org.qa. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  8. ↑ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking (Men)". FIFA. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  9. ↑ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking (Women)". FIFA. Retrieved 2016-09-19.


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