The Saudi national football team is set to face a fiery match against their Australian counterparts next Tuesday, in the final round of the Asian qualifiers in the third stage, with the necessity of winning by a margin of five goals to ensure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

If the 'Green' team, led by French coach Hervé Renard, fails to achieve this significant margin, they will automatically resort to the fourth round, waiting for the remaining ticket to be decided according to the new system for determining the qualifiers from Asia.

In the same round, the anticipated match between the teams of Oman and Palestine will determine the fate of the last qualifying ticket, where the Omani team only needs a draw, while Palestine must achieve victory to seize the remaining spot.

The ranking of the six qualified Asian teams will be based on the FIFA ranking before the draw, forming two groups, each containing three teams, competing in a single round-robin format, with the top two teams qualifying directly.

The two teams that finish second in the groups will face each other home and away, with the winner advancing to the global playoff, where they will clash with teams from Africa, South America, Oceania, and CONCACAF, to secure the last qualifying ticket.

On the eve of the decisive match, the players of the Saudi national team sent an emotional message to the fans, stating: 'Dear supporter... your presence in the stands is not just attendance... you are the spirit, you are the strength, and you are the reason we play. With your support, we reach, and with your voice, we win.'

The stars of the 'Green' team recognize the significant role the fans play in supporting them, affirming that the presence of the audience is the true fuel in their journey to the 2026 World Cup, and an invaluable asset when facing a competitor like Australia.