Al Shamal took on Al Sadd for the finale of the Qatar Stars League 2025-26 on 27 April 2026 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. A brace by Al Sadd's Akram Afif and Roberto Firmino in the 20th and 22nd minute respectively saw them easily break the deadlock for a quick early lead of 2-0. Bahdad Bounedjah pulled a goal back in the 65th minute for Al Shamal making it 2-1. In the 68th minute, Paulo Otavio pushed Al Sadd's lead to 3-1