Results of the Jeddah Championship 2026: Al-Arabi, Al-Haras, and Aramco qualified for the Round of 16
The Jeddah 2026 football tournament, currently being held at the Olympic Village stadium, witnessed great excitement at the end of the group stage, as the teams “Al-Arabi”, “Haras Al-Hudood”, and “Aramco” officially secured their qualification to the round of 16, amid great public anticipation for the upcoming knockout matches.
An exciting conclusion to the group stage and a brilliant performance from Al Arabi
In the final matches of Group H, Al-Arabi of Jeddah proved their mettle, securing their place in the Round of 16 with a resounding and well-deserved 3-0 victory over United, a team boasting a roster of former players. This win propelled Al-Arabi to the top of the group with a perfect record of 6 points, confirming their readiness to compete for the title. In the same group, Wydad Taif also advanced to the next round, finishing second with 3 points.
Al-Haras and Aramco: A tough qualification from Group D
In Group D, the Makkah Border Guard team secured first place with 4 points after a 1-1 draw in a tactical match against Saudi Aramco. This result was also enough for Aramco to advance to the Round of 16 as runners-up with 2 points, benefiting from the complex group standings.
The importance of neighborhood and sector championships in Saudi Arabia
The Jeddah 2026 tournament holds special significance as it brings together teams representing government and security sectors, major corporations, as well as neighborhood teams and academies. These tournaments are a vital contributor to local sports, fostering fair competition and physical fitness, and providing an ideal opportunity to discover new talent or reminisce about past stars, as seen with the participation of the United team. This sporting momentum aligns with the broader sporting movement underway in the Kingdom across all sectors.
The knockout stage begins with fiery confrontations
The Round of 16 kicks off this evening, Wednesday, a knockout stage where the loser faces immediate elimination from the tournament. The excitement begins at 11:00 PM with a crucial match between the Ministry of Sports team from the Makkah region (Group A leaders with 4 points) and the Jeddah Police team (Group B runners-up with 3 points). The winner of this encounter will face the winner of the match between the National Guard (Western Sector) and the Jeddah Education Department in the quarterfinals, scheduled for next Tuesday (February 24).
The Mecca derby ignites the atmosphere at dawn on Thursday
At 12:50 AM on Thursday, all eyes of football fans and local clubs will be on the highly anticipated "Mecca Derby," which pits Al-Ustoura (Group E leaders with 6 points) against Noor Academy (Group F runners-up with 3 points). This match is considered one of the strongest in the Round of 16 due to the immense popularity of both teams. The winner of this derby will advance to face the winner of the match between Salam Al-Jami'a from Jeddah and BH from Al-Qunfudhah in the quarterfinals.
