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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Kuwait |
| Dates | 22 December 2017 – 5 January 2018 |
| Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Oman (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  United Arab Emirates |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 23 (1.53 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Jamal Rashid Almoez Ali Ali Husni Ali Faez Said Al-Ruzaiqi(2 goals each) |
| Best player(s) | Ahmed Kano |
| Best goalkeeper | Khalid Eisa |
| Fair play award |  Kuwait |
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The 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup (Arabic: كأس الخليج العربي) was the 23rd edition of the biennial football competition for the eight members of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation. It took place in Kuwait from 22 December 2017 until 5 January 2018. Oman won their second title, defeating the United Arab Emirates in the final on penalties following a goalless draw.
This tournament saw the fewest goals-per-game average (1.53) in the history of Arabian Gulf Cup tournaments.