Khaberni - In a decisive match between the Saudi and Iraqi teams at the Al-Enma Stadium in Jeddah, the confrontation ended in a 1-1 draw, which granted "the Green" a direct qualification ticket to the 2026 World Cup finals thanks to their superior goal difference after their previous 3-2 win over Indonesia.
The draw confirmed Saudi superiority in bridging the gap, as the result was enough for ascension without the need for victory, while it dashed the dreams of the "Lions of Mesopotamia" who needed all three points to take the lead in Group Two of the Asian play-off.
