Two Opportunities for the Saudi National Team to Qualify for the World Cup Before Facing Iraq
Sunday 12-10-2025
The Saudi national football team is preparing for a decisive match against its Iraqi counterpart next Tuesday evening at the Al-Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, as part of the Asian playoff qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The 'Green' team enters the match with a clear advantage, needing only to win or draw to secure direct qualification to the World Cup, having collected three points equal to Iraq after Iraq's recent victory over Indonesia with a score of one goal to none.

Both teams are equal in points and goal difference (+1), but Saudi Arabia has the advantage in the number of goals scored, having scored three goals compared to Iraq's single goal, making a draw sufficient for the Green team to officially secure the qualification ticket.

French coach Hervé Renard aims to lead the team to a new victory that confirms their top position deservedly and brings joy to Saudi fans with a perfect qualification in the group.

On the other hand, the Iraqi national team hopes to achieve an upset and snatch the qualification ticket from the heart of Jeddah, adding a strong competitive nature to the anticipated match between the two neighbors.

The Asian playoff features the teams of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, the UAE, Oman, and Indonesia, where the competitions are held in a single round-robin format with two groups, and the top team from each group qualifies directly for the World Cup, while the second-placed teams will face each other in a playoff in hopes of reaching the World Cup through the global playoff.

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