In a memorable sporting event held in Medina, Al-Ula FC clinched the Saudi Futsal Federation Cup for the 2025-2026 season, confirming their dominance of the competition for the second consecutive year. The crowning ceremony took place Tuesday evening at the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Sports Hall, amidst a large audience and high-level organization that reflects the development of local competitions.
Details of the coronation night and the great victory
The final match was a thrilling and highly competitive affair, pitting Al-Ula against Al-Wadi. Al-Ula's players dominated the game, securing a resounding 4-1 victory. Following the final whistle, Mr. Naeem Al-Bakr, a member of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation's board of directors, presented the trophy and gold medals to the Al-Ula champions, confirming their continued dominance in the sport.
The golden record and history of the Saudi Futsal Federation Cup
This tournament has gained increasing importance year after year, witnessing fierce competition among various Saudi clubs since its inception. Looking back at the competition's history, we find a diversity of champions that reflects the intensity of the competition
- 2019-2020 season: Al-Ettifaq Club opened the golden record by winning the title of the first edition.
- 2020-2021 season: Al-Qadisiyah succeeded in winning the title in the second edition.
- 2021-2022 season: The Secret team managed to write its name among the champions.
- 2022-2023 season: Al-Ettifaq returned to the podium once again, achieving its second title.
- 2023-2024 season: Al-Nasr entered the list of champions by winning the fifth edition title.
- The 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons: Al-Ula imposed its complete dominance, achieving the title in two consecutive editions.
The implications of Al-Ula's victory and the development of the game locally
Al-Ula's victory in the Saudi Futsal Federation Cup for the second time is a significant indicator of the qualitative development of sports in Al-Ula Governorate, which keeps pace with the comprehensive development taking place in the region. This achievement is not only a credit to the club, but also reinforces the position of futsal as one of the fastest-growing sports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The successful organization of the seventh edition in Madinah reflects the Saudi Arabian Football Federation’s interest in expanding the scope of competition and spreading the game in various regions of the Kingdom, which contributes to discovering new talents and raising the level of competitiveness, which ultimately serves the interests of the national teams and their preparations for upcoming regional and international events.
