At the Conclusion of the Fifth Edition in Egypt .. Arab Football Federation Secretary-General Crowns Morocco Champions of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup

At the Conclusion of the Fifth Edition in Egypt .. Arab Football Federation Secretary-General Crowns Morocco Champions of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup

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The Secretary-General of the Arab Football Federation (UAFA), Dr. Raja Allah Al-Sulami, alongside Egyptian Football Association Board Member Mr. Mohamed El-Sherbiny, crowned Morocco champions of the fifth edition of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup (Capital Cup) on Monday.

The tournament was organized by the Arab Football Federation and hosted by the Egyptian Football Association in Port Said, Egypt, from November 5 to 9, 2026.

Morocco claimed the title after defeating Mauritania 6–5 in a thrilling final held at Porto Said Stadium, securing their first-ever Arab Beach Soccer Cup title. With this historic achievement, Morocco joined Egypt and Saudi Arabia on the tournament’s list of champions, with the latter two nations having previously won the title twice each.

Morocco topped Group B with seven points from three victories. They defeated Lebanon 7–4 and Libya 7–1 in regulation time before overcoming Oman in a penalty shootout following a 5–5 draw after regulation and extra time. The Moroccan side continued their impressive run by defeating hosts Egypt 3–2 in the semi-finals to secure their place in the final.

Meanwhile, Mauritania finished at the top of Group A with six points, having recorded two victories against Iraq (8–1) and Egypt (4–1), alongside a 3–2 defeat to Saudi Arabia. Mauritania then advanced to the final after securing a 5–3 victory over Lebanon in the semi-finals.

At the individual awards ceremony, Morocco’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Manar, received the Best Goalkeeper Award, while Mauritania’s Cheikh Belkheir was named Best Player of the Tournament. Lebanon’s striker, Mohamed Al-Saleh, claimed the Top Scorer Award, having netted eight goals throughout the competition.

The fifth edition of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup featured eight national teams: Morocco, Mauritania, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, and Libya.

The tournament concluded with an impressive total of 117 goals scored across 15 matches, highlighting the attacking quality and competitive spirit displayed throughout the championship.