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The Iraqi national team officially exited the 27th Gulf Cup, hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after the draw secured Oman's qualification. The tournament's organizing committee, under the Gulf Football Federation, conducted the draw to determine the qualifier following Iraq and Oman's equality in points and yellow cards. The Iraqi team had previously lost its match against Saudi Arabia by two goals to nil, while the Omani team secured a 3-1 victory over Kuwait.