Saudi Arabia have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the Green One are dreaming of creating history in the upcoming edition of the global football tournament.
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (AFC), Saudi Arabia started from the Second Round Group G, where they competed against Pakistan, Jordan, and Tajikistan. Despite losing their last match against Jordan, Saudi Arabia finished in the second position in the group with the same points as group champions Jordan but a lower goal difference.
Saudi Arabia were in Group C in the third round, where they had challenges from Indonesia, China, Japan, Bahrain, and Australia. In the tough battle, Saudi Arabia finished in the third position with 13 points after three wins, four draws, and three losses.
While Saudi Arabia qualified for the fourth round, they faced Indonesia and Iraq in Group B, where they drew against Iraq after just managing to beat Indonesia. Although the Green One had the same points as Iraq (both had four points), Saudi Arabia qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 directly thanks to their higher goal scores.
Saudi Arabia's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Second Round) Group G
Saudi Arabia 4 – 0 Pakistan
Jordan 0 – 2 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 1 – 0 Tajikistan
Tajikistan 1 – 1 Saudi Arabia
Pakistan 0 – 3 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 1 – 2 Jordan
Saudi Arabia's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Third Round) Group C
Saudi Arabia 1 – 1 Indonesia
China 1 – 2 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 0 – 2 Japan
Saudi Arabia 0 – 0 Bahrain
Australia 0 –.0 Saudi Arabia
Indonesia 2 – 0 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 1 – 0 China
Japan 0 – 0 Saudi Arabia
Bahrain 0 – 2 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 1 – 2 Australia
Saudi Arabia's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Fourth Round) Group B
Indonesia 2 – 3 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 0 –.0 Iraq
Saudi Arabia’s Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 18
Won: 8
Drawn: 6
Lost: 4
Goals Scored: 22
Goals Conceded: 13
Leading Goal Scorer: Firas Al-Buraikan – 5 goals
Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup records
Saudi Arabia are ready to experience their third straight FIFA World Cup appearance, as it will be their seventh FIFA World Cup appearance. Apart from reaching the Round of 16 on their debut in 1994, Saudi Arabia have never crossed the group stages in the FIFA World Cup.
Saudi Arabia group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
In the FIFA World Cup 2026, Saudi Arabia will start from Group G, where they will fight against Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde.
June 15: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (18:00 local time)
June 21: Spain vs Saudi Arabia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (12:00 local time)
June 26: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium, Houston (19:00 local time)
