Al-Arabi SC secured a 3-1 victory over Al Waab SC in a Qatari Stars Cup match played on March 26, 2026. The home side's superior quality ultimately told, as they progressed in the cup competition with a solid performance at their home ground. The match process saw Al-Arabi start brightly, taking an early lead to settle any nerves. Al Waab SC responded resiliently, finding an equalizer to make it a contest, but Al-Arabi regained the lead before halftime. The second half was a more controlled affair, with Al-Arabi managing the game well and adding a third goal to put the result beyond doubt. A key incident was a disallowed goal for Al Waab that could have leveled the score at 2-2, a VAR decision that proved pivotal in halting their momentum. The victory sees Al-Arabi advance to the next round of the Stars Cup, maintaining their pursuit of domestic silverware, while Al Waab's cup run comes to an end. The Al-Arabi manager expressed satisfaction with his team's reaction after conceding, and the Al Waab coach pointed to the key decision as a turning point but credited the opponents' strength. The lineups featured Al-Arabi's experienced attacking players and Al Waab's organized defensive unit.