The 1986 Arab Club Champions Cup was played in the African half of the Arab world for the first time, in Tunis, Tunisia. Al-Rasheed won the championship for the 2nd time, defending their championship and becoming the first side to win the title outside of their homeland in the process.
Al-Arabi qualified to the final tournament.
Matches held in Riyadh
Al-Hilal qualified to the final tournament.
Matches held in Tunis
ES Tunis qualified to the final tournament.
Matches held in Homs
Al-Jaish qualified to the final tournament.