Saudi National Football Team Qualifies for World Cup for Seventh Time

Jeddah, October 15, 2025, SPA -- The Saudi national football team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw with Iraq in a match held Tuesday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, as part of the Asian qualifiers for the tournament.
   The match drew a large crowd of more than 60,000 spectators who filled the stadium stands, creating a celebratory atmosphere that reflected pride and joy over Saudi Arabia’s achievement in qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the seventh time in its history.
   Both teams delivered balanced performances, with the Saudi squad maintaining its focus throughout the match to secure official qualification, backed by strong fan support.
   -- SPA