Al-Wakra is a professional soccer club based in the city of Al-Wakra, Qatar. The club was founded in 1959 and has since established itself as a prominent team in Qatari football. Al-Wakra has had a relatively successful history, with their most notable accomplishment being the winning of the Qatar Stars League in the 2011-2012 season. The club has also had success in domestic cup competitions, having won the Qatar Crown Prince Cup in 2001 and the Qatar Sheikh Jassem Cup in 2002. Al-Wakra's home venue is the Al-Wakrah Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 20,000 spectators. The club is commonly known as "The Blue Wave," a nickname that reflects the coastal location of Al-Wakra and the team's strong attacking style of play.