Makkelie has been appointed by UEFA to oversee the tournament, which will take place in Jeddah from 23 September to 6 October. He will be assisted by Hessel Steegstra, Jan de Vries, and VAR Erwin Blank. This is not the first time Makkelie has been involved in a major international tournament, having refereed three matches at the last World Cup. He was in charge of France vs Sweden, Morocco vs Haiti, and the United States vs Paraguay.
The Arabian Gulf Cup is a prestigious tournament that features some of the top teams from the Middle East. Bahrain is the defending champion, and the competition is expected to be fierce. The participating countries include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Yemen. Makkelie's appointment is a significant one, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the tournament.
The exact fixtures for the Dutch refereeing team have not been confirmed yet, but it is expected that Makkelie will be involved in several high-profile matches. The tournament is set to be a major test for Makkelie and his team, and they will be looking to make a positive impression.