Al Duhail began their Qatari Stars Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Mesaimeer Club on September 22, 2025. The result was a crucial one for the perennial contenders, who navigated a potentially tricky away fixture to start their cup run with three points. Al Duhail asserted their quality early, taking a lead into halftime. Al Mesaimeer, playing with nothing to lose, fought back admirably and managed to level the score, threatening an upset. However, Al Duhail's experience and composure shone through as they found a late winner, avoiding a stumble against lower-division opposition. The win sets a positive tone for Al Duhail's pursuit of domestic silverware this season.