Al-Taawoun qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Jeddah Championship 2026 and the match schedule
The curtain has fallen on the Round of 16 competitions of the “Jeddah 2026” football tournament, with the completion of the list of teams that qualified for the quarter-finals (round of 8), after a dramatic football night witnessed at the Olympic Village stadium, where the “Al-Taawon” team succeeded in securing the last ticket qualifying for this decisive round.
Champions League derby decided by penalty kicks
Al-Taawoun's qualification came after a marathon match characterized by its competitiveness and excitement against Al-Arabi, in a game described by observers as the "Champions' Derby," as it pitted Al-Taawoun, the 2024 Jeddah Cup champions, against Al-Arabi, the 2024 Jeddah League title holders. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time, leading to a penalty shootout which Al-Taawoun ultimately won 5-4, thus eliminating one of the top contenders for the title.
The importance of the championship and the sports movement in Jeddah
The Jeddah 2026 Championship holds special significance in local sporting circles, reflecting the significant sporting activity taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in Jeddah, in line with the growing interest in amateur sports and the public and private sectors. This championship stands out as an important platform for discovering talent and fostering fair competition among various sectors, whether neighborhood teams, academies, or teams representing military and government sectors, thus raising the technical and physical level of participants and strengthening community sportsmanship.
Fiery clashes in the quarter-finals
Based on the results of the Round of 16, Al-Taawoun secured a fiery quarter-final clash against Al-Widad Al-Taif, who qualified after a resounding 4-2 victory over Al-Rasoukh of Jeddah. This highly anticipated match is scheduled for the early hours of Thursday morning (Wednesday night), February 25th.
Full quarter-final schedule
Fans are gearing up for a packed football feast in the quarter-finals, with the schedule as follows:
Tuesday, February 24:
- The first match: A strong institutional encounter between (the National Guard in the Western Sector) and (the Jeddah Governorate Police), with the starting whistle blowing at 11:00 PM.
- The second match: A meeting that combines the vitality of youth and experience, where (Noor Academy) coming from Mecca meets the (Salam University) team from Jeddah, at 12:50 AM on Wednesday.
Wednesday, February 25:
- The third match: Another military summit brings together the (Special Forces for Environmental Security) and the (Border Guard in the Makkah Region), and it starts at 11:00 PM.
- The fourth match: The round concludes with a match between (Al-Widad Al-Ta’ifi) and (Al-Taawon), at 12:50 AM on Thursday.
