Al-Widad Al-Taif qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Jeddah Championship 2026 with a four-goal victory

In a thrilling and highly competitive football match, Al-Widad Al-Taif secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Jeddah 2026 Football Tournament with a resounding 4-2 victory over Al-Rasoukh, a team from Jeddah. The match took place on Sunday evening at the Olympic Village Stadium, as part of the final day of the Round of 16, and was played before a large and enthusiastic crowd.

Fighting spirit and tactical superiority

Wydad's qualification was no fluke; it was the result of meticulous technical and tactical work on the pitch. The Wydad players displayed a high level of fighting spirit and tactical discipline, enabling them to overcome their second-place finish in Group H in the first round and ultimately defeat the Group G leaders. This victory reflects the players' excellent mental and physical preparation and their ability to handle the pressure of knockout rounds, which offer no room for error. It also sends a strong message to the other competitors in the upcoming rounds.

Jeddah Championship 2026: A platform for institutional sports competition

The Jeddah 2026 Championship holds special significance in the local sports scene, as it is one of the tournaments that combines fair competition with strengthening ties between the various participating sectors and teams. The tournament features teams representing military, security, and academic sectors (such as the National Guard, the Police, the Special Forces for Environmental Security, and Noor Academy), which lends an atmosphere of strength, commitment, and discipline to the matches. These competitions are part of the significant sporting movement underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which aims to promote sports participation and raise the level of competitiveness in community and institutional tournaments.

Road to the semi-finals

Following this thrilling victory, all eyes now turn to the highly anticipated quarter-final clash, where Wydad Casablanca awaits the winner of the heavyweight encounter between Al-Arabi of Jeddah (Group H leaders) and Al-Taawoun of Jeddah (Group G runners-up). This match is scheduled for next Wednesday (February 25th), and Wydad will be aiming to continue their winning streak and reach the semi-finals.

Schedule of the anticipated quarter-final matches

With the completion of the qualifying lineup, the competition intensifies in the quarter-finals, and the schedule of matches is as follows:

• Tuesday, February 24:
  • The “National Guard of the Western Sector” team will meet in a tough match against the “Jeddah Governorate Police”, at 11:00 PM.
  • The “Noor Academy” team from Mecca will face its counterpart “Salam University” from Jeddah, at 12:50 AM on Wednesday.
• Wednesday, February 25:
  • A special match will take place between the "Special Forces for Environmental Security" and the "Border Guards of the Makkah Region" at 11:00 PM.
  • The round concludes with a match between Al-Widad Al-Ta’ifi and the winner of the match between Al-Arabi and Al-Taawon, at 12:50 AM on Thursday.