Saudi Arabia drops Musab Al Juwayr from Gulf Cup squad for disciplinary reasons

On Saturday, September 20, 2026, Saudi Arabia's national football team announced the exclusion of midfielder Musab Al Juwayr from its squad for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, citing unspecified disciplinary reasons. The decision was made by the team's technical and administrative staff, and Al Juwayr was removed from the training camp in Jeddah. The 23-year-old Al Qadsiah player had been part of the 26-man squad announced by coach Georgios Donis. Saudi Arabia will begin the tournament against Kuwait on Wednesday, with a replacement to be named later.