Saudi win latest World Cup qualifier
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Saudi win latest World Cup qualifier
"Indonesia, coached by Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert, took a shock lead in Jeddah through a Kevin Diks penalty. Saudi Arabia levelled through Saleh Abu Al Shamat and Feras Albrikan made no mistake with a penalty of his own. Albrikan got a second and while Diks' second spot-kick of the game gave Indonesia hope, the hosts picked up a vital win."
"Sauudi Arabia hung on to beat Indonesia 3-2 in their first match in the fourth round of quualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Six Asian teams have already qualified for next year's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with two more spots up for grabs this month. Two groups of three teams are playing each other in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with the two group winners progressing to the finals. In Qatar, the hosts drew 0-0 with Oman to leave their group tight."
Saudi Arabia secured a 3-2 victory over Indonesia in Jeddah in the fourth round of 2026 World Cup Asian qualifying. Indonesia took a surprise lead via a Kevin Diks penalty before Saleh Abu Al Shamat levelled for the hosts. Feras Albrikan converted two penalties to put Saudi Arabia ahead, and although Diks scored a second spot-kick for Indonesia, Saudi Arabia held on. Two groups of three teams are contesting the remaining Asian places in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with group winners advancing. In Qatar, the hosts drew 0-0 with Oman, leaving that group closely contested. Hosts United States, Mexico and Canada, plus listed qualified nations, are set for the finals.
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