King Fahd Cup
Al Nassr's King's Cup legacy includes multiple titles and recent final appearances.
The King's Cup is a Saudi Arabian football competition. Al Nassr has won the King's Cup multiple times, including in 1990 and as runners-up in the 2014–15 season and the 2023–24 season.
Quick Facts
- Tournament status
- Major Domestic Knockout Competition
- Honored figure
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Original Founder)
- Current name
- King's Cup (reverted in 2017)
- Competition format
- Single-elimination knockout
Lore & Background
Al Nassr's history with the King's Cup includes five titles won during the 1970s and 1980s, and a further victory in 1990. The club also reached the final in the 2014–15 season and the 2023–24 season, losing both on penalties. The competition is distinct from the Crown Prince Cup, which Al Nassr won in 2013–14 and was runner-up in during the 2011–12 and 2016–17 seasons.
Reader's Guide
The King's Cup is the current name of the top knockout cup competition in Saudi Arabian football. Al Nassr's most recent participation in the final was in the 2023–24 season, where they lost on penalties. The club also reached the semi-finals of the King's Cup in the 2023 calendar year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the competition format?
The event utilized a single-elimination system that highlighted the team's resilience and offensive approach over many years.
Does it still carry King Fahd's name?
Currently, the event is known as the King's Cup again following a name change that occurred in 2017.
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