Al-Sadd demonstrated their title credentials with a commanding 3-1 away win against Al-Wakrah SC in the Qatar Stars League on February 23, 2026. The victory was built on a dominant second-half display after the teams went into the break level. Al-Wakrah took a shock early lead, but Al-Sadd equalized before halftime. After the interval, Al-Sadd's superior quality shone through as they added two more goals to secure a comfortable victory. The match result reinforced Al-Sadd's position at the top of the league table, while Al-Wakrah's hopes for a top-four finish took a dent. The Al-Sadd manager praised his team's reaction after going a goal down, a hallmark of champions.