Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead Al-Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup in Kuwait, despite reports claiming the Portugal forward would miss the tournament.
Saudi broadcaster Turki Al-Ajmah rejected those reports during the programme Al-Manassa on Thmanyah, which holds the rights to the Saudi league.
“Some news accounts in Kuwait said Ronaldo would not take part in the Saudi Super Cup, but the information we have at this stage is that he will be with Al-Nassr in Kuwait,” Al-Ajmah said.
He added that Ronaldo was keen to return to Kuwait after visiting the country previously and wanted to meet its supporters again.
“There is also some news that Al-Nassr could hold a two- or three-day training camp before the tournament begins, in order to meet the fans,” he said.
“All reports saying Ronaldo will not be present at the Saudi Super Cup are therefore incorrect. He will take part and is excited about it, while the tournament will be one of the best editions.”
The competition will be staged in Kuwait from 19 to 23 December 2026, with four clubs involved: Al-Nassr, Al-Kholoud, Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah.
Al-Ahli will face Al-Qadsiah in the first semi-final on 19 December, with Al-Nassr playing Al-Kholoud the following day. The two winners will meet in the final on 23 December.
Al-Hilal will not participate, despite winning the King’s Cup last season. The club is absent because of the punishment imposed after its withdrawal from the previous edition of the Saudi Super Cup.
This will be the first time the tournament has been held in Kuwait. It has previously been staged three times in London, once in Abu Dhabi and once in Hong Kong.
Al-Hilal are the most successful team in the competition’s history, having won five titles in 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024.
Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr have each lifted the trophy twice. Al-Nassr won in 2019 and 2020, while Al-Ahli are the reigning champions after their victory in 2025 and also won the 2016 edition.
Al-Ittihad, Al-Fateh and Al-Shabab have each won the Saudi Super Cup once, in 2022, 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Ronaldo has made 12 appearances for Al-Nassr in all competitions this season, scoring nine goals. He has not registered an assist.
