Sauudi Arabia held on to beat Indonesia 3-2 of their first match within the fourth spherical of quualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Six Asian groups have already certified for subsequent 12 months’s finals in the US, Canada and Mexico, with two extra spots up for grabs this month.
Two teams of three groups are taking part in one another in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with the 2 group winners progressing to the finals.
Indonesia, coached by Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert, took a shock lead in Jeddah via a Kevin Diks penalty.
Saudi Arabia levelled via Saleh Abu Al Shamat and Feras Albrikan made no mistake with a penalty of his personal. Albrikan acquired a second and whereas Diks’ second spot-kick of the sport gave Indonesia hope, the hosts picked up an important win.
In Qatar, the hosts drew 0-0 with Oman to depart their group tight.
Who has certified for the World Cup?
UNITED STATES: Participating as hosts
MEXICO: Participating as hosts
CANADA: Participating as hosts
JAPAN
NEW ZEALAND
IRAN
ARGENTINA
UZBEKISTAN
SOUTH KOREA
JORDAN
AUSTRALIA
BRAZIL
ECUADOR
URUGUAY
COLOMBIA
PARAGUAY
MOROCCO
TUNISIA
EGYPT
