Manchester City qualified for the 2026 FA Cup final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Southampton at Wembly Stadium.
The Saints took the lead in the 79th minute through Fin Azaze, and for a moment it seemed Southampton were on the verge of another upset after eliminating Arsenal in the quarter-finals at the St Marie.
However, Jérémy Doku equalized in the 82nd minute, and then Nico González scored the winning goal for Pep Guardiola’s side in the 87th minute.
Since Pep Guardiola took over as manager of Manchester City in the 2016-17 season, the Sky Blues have reached the final five times in nine years, a record held by the Spanish coach.
City had reached the FA Cup final in the previous two years, losing both times to Manchester United and Crystal Palace. Their last triumph in the competition came against Manchester United in 2022-23.
FA Cup Final 2026 Date
The FA Cup Final will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, between Manchester City and the winner of the Chelsea vs. Leeds United match at Wembley Stadium.
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TV Channels Broadcasting the FA Cup Final 2026
The FA Cup Final 2026 will be broadcast exclusively in the Arab region on beIN SPORTS, which will be the only way to watch the final.
You can watch the live stream of the FA Cup Final 2026 through the TODD app or by subscribing to beIN CONNECT.
FA Cup Prizes 2026
The winner of the FA Cup 2026 will receive £2 million, while the runner-up will receive £1 million.
The winner could potentially earn a total of £4.08 million for their participation, as they earn money for each round they advance through.
How many times has Manchester City won the FA Cup throughout history?
Manchester City has won the FA Cup six times, first in 1904 and most recently under Pep Guardiola in 2022.
The Sky Blues have finished as runners-up in the competition seven times, most recently in the last two editions against Manchester United and Crystal Palace, respectively.
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Which team has won the most FA Cups throughout history?
Arsenal holds the record for the most FA Cup titles, having won the trophy 14 times, most recently under Mikel Arteta in 2020.
Manchester United comes in second with 13 titles, followed by Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool, each with eight.
