Oman will face the United Arab Emirates in the semi-final of Gulf Cup 27 on October 3 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Oman reached the last four after a 3–1 comeback victory over Kuwait, followed by a rare draw of lots that settled qualification after Oman and Iraq finished level on the applicable tie-breaking criteria. The UAE secured top spot in Group B after drawing 1–1 with Qatar, setting up the semi-final meeting with Oman.