SOP Ramadan Football Championship kicks off

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February 24, 2026
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24-February-2026

SOP Ramadan Football Championship kicks off

Doha – The ninth edition of the Ramadan School Olympic Program Championship got underway at Qatar University’s pitches, with strong participation from schools across the country. The 2026 edition features 32 teams at the secondary school level, including 13 government schools and 19 private schools.

The tournament is held under the patronage of Qatar Insurance, the official sponsor of the championship, with all matches taking place at Qatar University’s facilities.

The competition is being played across several stages in the group phase. In Group A, Umm Salal Secondary School secured a 1–0 victory over the American Academy in the opening round. Belgravia High School suffered a 3–0 defeat to Edison International Academy “Aspire,” while Umm Salal later lost 4–1 to Edison International Academy “Aspire.” Belgravia High School also fell 4–3 to the American Academy.

Edison International Academy “Aspire” topped Group A with 7 points, followed by Umm Salal Secondary School in second place with 6 points. The American Academy finished third with 4 points, while Belgravia High School placed fourth without points.

In Group B, Abdullah bin Ali Al Musnad School lost 3–2 to Ahmed bin Hanbal Secondary School. Al Andalus Private School defeated Middle East International School 2–0, and later edged Abdullah bin Ali Al Musnad School 2–1. Ahmed bin Hanbal Secondary School recorded a 4–0 victory over Middle East International School, while Abdullah bin Ali Al Musnad School beat Middle East International School 3–0. Al Andalus Private School also overcame Ahmed bin Hanbal Secondary School 4–3.

Al Andalus Private School topped Group B with 9 points, followed by Ahmed bin Hanbal Secondary School in second place with 6 points. Abdullah bin Ali Al Musnad School finished third with 3 points, while Middle East International School placed fourth without points.

For his part, H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, President of the Qatar School Sports Federation and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the School Olympic Program, expressed his satisfaction with the continued success of the Ramadan School Olympic Program Championship. He affirmed the organizing committee’s commitment to providing students with the opportunity to showcase their abilities, compete in a distinguished Ramadan tournament, and discover new sporting talents.