The Saudi national team has achieved a new milestone after officially securing its qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals, completing the lineup of Arab teams participating in the tournament that will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Saudi Arabia's qualification came after topping Group B in the Asian playoff, following its thrilling victory over Indonesia with a score of three goals to two, and then drawing without goals against Iraq in the final round.

The Qatari team also secured its ticket to the World Cup after defeating the UAE in the decisive match within Group A of the Asian playoff, thus ensuring its appearance again in the World Cup after the 2022 edition it hosted.

The 2026 World Cup will witness the largest Arab presence in the modern history of the tournament, as the number of qualified Arab teams has reached seven so far, with a strong chance for an eighth team to appear through the upcoming global playoff.

The teams that have officially qualified are Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan, while the UAE awaits a new opportunity through the global playoff, which includes six teams competing for the last two spots in the tournament.

This extensive Arab representation is an important step towards solidifying presence on the global stage, as Arab teams aspire to deliver a commendable performance and prove their ability to compete with the giants in the world's most prominent football event.