8th Arabian Gulf Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Bahrain | 
| Dates | 19 March – 4 April | 
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 21 | 
| Goals scored | 53 (2.52 per match) | 
The 8th Arabian Gulf Cup (Arabic: كأس الخليج العربي) was held in Manama, Bahrain in March 1986.
The tournament was won by Kuwait, claiming their 6th title.
Iraq participated with the B team.