Discover the excitement of the King Cup of Champions! Explore match highlights, team stats, and player profiles from this prestigious tournament.
🏆 King Cup of Champions: Quarter-Final Drama and a Path to Glory
The prestigious King Cup of Champions (officially the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup) is reaching its climax, with the 2025–26 edition currently deep into the quarter-final stage, delivering thrilling matches and high-stakes drama.
This season has already seen major upsets and captivating performances, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion in the semi-finals and the final scheduled for May 2026. The winner of this tournament earns a coveted spot in the group stage of the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two.
King Cup of Champions: Latest Quarter-Final Results & Fixtures
The quarter-final clashes, featuring an all-Roshn Saudi League line-up, are heating up, with two matches already decided and two more highly anticipated battles scheduled for today, Saturday, November 29, 2025 (IST).
✅ Completed Quarter-Finals (November 28, 2025)
| Match | Score | Result Summary |
| Al-Ahli Saudi FC vs Al Qadsiah FC | 3 – 3 | Al-Ahli advanced after a draw that went to an epic penalty shootout. |
| Al-Kholood Club vs Al-Khaleej Club | 4 – 3 | A thrilling, high-scoring victory for Al-Kholood. |
🗓️ Remaining Quarter-Final Fixtures (November 29, 2025)
| Match | Time (IST) | Venue | Preview Notes |
| Al Hilal Saudi Club vs Al Fateh FC | 14:40 | Kingdom Arena (Riyadh) | A re-run of a recent league fixture where Al Hilal narrowly won 2-1. Al Hilal seeks to continue their dominant domestic form. |
| Al-Ittihad Club vs Al Shabab Saudi Club | 17:30 | Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City (Jeddah) | Defending champions Al-Ittihad look to retain their title against a struggling Al Shabab side. Al-Ittihad had a significant win against Al-Nassr in the Round of 16. |
King Cup of Champions: Key Moments from the Tournament
- Defending Champions’ Resolve: Al-Ittihad demonstrated their cup-fighting pedigree in the Round of 16 by eliminating Al-Nassr, the only team Al-Nassr has lost to this season. Karim Benzema and his teammates will be banking on this momentum in their quarter-final.
- Star Power Shining: The tournament continues to be a platform for the Saudi League’s global stars. Players like Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli) have been influential, securing his club’s spot in the next round.
- History Makers: Al-Kholood made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history and have now progressed to the semi-finals in a tight seven-goal thriller against Al-Khaleej.
Looking Back: Last Season’s Triumph
The last edition of the King’s Cup (2024–25) saw Al-Ittihad lift the trophy, securing their sixth title after defeating Al-Qadsiah in the final. They are keen on a back-to-back victory, but the remaining competition is fierce.
The coming days will determine the final four teams in contention for the prestigious Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup.
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