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QSL Cup Round 10: Al Arabi 5 - 0 Al Sadd
Al Arabi defeated Al Sadd 5-0 in Round 10 of 2025-2026 season QSL Cup at the Al Khor Stadium on Monday.Karl Toko Ekambi opened the scoring in the fourth minute before Gerard Hernandez (19th minute), Salem Reda (23rd minute) and Mohammed Khalid Gouda (34th minute) ensured an impressive le
Doha Bank Stars League Week 13: Al Gharafa 2 - 1 Al Arabi
Al Gharafa consolidated their position as leaders following a 2-1 win over Al Arabi in Week 13 of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday.Al Gharafa, however, saw their player Joselu being flashed with a red card in the 84th minute following a VAR de
We understand the importance of Al Gharafa match: Al Arabi coach Cosmin
Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 13 match against Al Gharafa.“The Al Gharafa match will not be easy and we must approach it cautiously given its significance, especially as it comes at a crucial time in the second half o
Al Arabi up against Al Gharafa in Doha Bank Stars League Week 13
All eyes will be on Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday, January 15, 2026, as it hosts one of the most-anticipated matches in Week 13 of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League. The Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa match will kick off at 7.30pm.Both teams enter the match with shared ambitions: nothing less t
Doha Bank Stars League Week 12: Al Wakrah 0 - 1 Al Arabi
Al Arabi narrowly beat Al Wakrah 1-0 in a strong Week 12 match of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium of Al Wakrah club on WednesdayRodri Sanchez made the best of a precise pass from Michael Olunga to score the solitary goal of the entertaining encounte
We’ve a tough match against Al Wakrah: Al Arabi coach Cosmin
Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 12 match against Al Wakrah.“We are aware of the strength of our opponent and the difficulty of the match, but we are entering it with high concentration. Al Wakrah are a well-organized te
Al Wakrah vs Al Arabi in Doha Bank Stars League Week 12
Al Wakrah will meet Al Arabi in a strong Week 12 match of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium of Al Wakrah club on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The kick-off is at 7.30pm.Both teams enter the match aiming for a victory after they settled for draws in the previo
Doha Bank Stars League Week 11: Al Arabi 2 - 2 Al Rayyan
Al Arabi and Al Rayyan played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in Week 11 of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday. Al Rayyan opened the scoring in the 34th minute with Roger Guedes capitalising on goalkeeper Jassim Al Hail’s error to hit home the opener from a br
We’ll fight for victory against Al Rayyan: Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra
Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 11 match against Al Rayyan. “Al Rayyan are a well-organized team with players capable of making a difference at any moment. We respect them, but we also believe in our abilities. The match wil
Al Thumama Stadium to host Al Arabi vs Al Rayyan match in Week 11
Al Thumama Stadium will host the Al Arabi vs Al Rayyan Week 11 match of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The kick-off is at 7.30pm. The match will be a top-of-the-table clash between two teams with the same goal: to win, secure three points and compete for
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Results
| QSL Cup |
19/01/2026
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| Doha Bank Stars League |
15/01/2026
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| Doha Bank Stars League |
07/01/2026
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| Doha Bank Stars League |
28/12/2025
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| QSL Cup |
13/12/2025
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MATCHES PLAYED13
Wins6
loses5
DRAW MATCHES2
Goals24
GOALS CONCEDED27
Established: 1952
President: Sheikh Tamim Bin Fahad Al Thani
Nick Name: The Dream Team
Titles
The League:
1983, 1985, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
Qatar Cup:
1997
history
Al Arabi, formed in 1952, are one of the major forces in Qatar football. The club was given the nickname ‘The Dream Team’, a reference to the USA basketball team by the local Press in the 1990s as a nod to their all-conquering side in the 1992-93 season.
Al Arabi have a rich history and heritage, and have many achievements to their credit. They have earned the title ‘Century Club in Qatar’ because many notable names have come through their ranks.The club was relaunched in 1972 by merging Al Tahrir and Al Wahda sports clubs. Al Arabi have one of the largest fan bases in Qatar.
Coach
Cosmin Contra
Date of Birth:15/12/1975
Romanian Cosmin Contra took over as coach of Al Arabi during the 2025-2026 season, succeeding Spaniard Pablo Amo.
Cosmin has extensive coaching experience, having worked with several clubs, most notably Getafe (2014-2015) and Al Ittihad (2021-2022). He then took over as coach of Damac (2023-2024).
He also coached his country’s national team between 2017 and 2019, and led Dinamo Bucharest in 2020.
During his football career as a player, he played for several clubs, including Dinamo Bucharest, Deportivo Alaves, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid.
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