Indonesia 2-3 Saudi Arabia
Match Information
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers โ AFC, Group B
- Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah)
- Date: 9 Oct 2025
The Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia score saw Tim Garuda take an early lead, before the Green Falcons equalized and eventually secured a comeback victory in their Group B World Cup Qualifiers fixture.
Firas Al-Buraikan scored twice, first breaking a 1-1 tie late in the first half and adding another goal in the second half during the AFC qualifier in Jeddah.
Kevin Diks gave Indonesia the lead in the 11th minute, but Saleh Abu Al-Shamat quickly equalized for Saudi Arabia in the 17th minute.
Shortly before halftime, Al Brikan gave Saudi Arabia the advantage by converting a penalty after Yakob Sayuri pulled his shirt.
In the 62nd minute of the second half, Al Brikan scored his second goal, which ultimately secured victory for the Green Falcons.
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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia team standings
Group B
| Position | Team | Matches Played | WIns | Draw | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia (H) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Saudi Arabiaโs win boosts their World Cup qualification hopes.
The Green Falcons seek their seventh World Cup appearance and third straight (2018, 2022).
Hervรฉ Renard’s side can secure World Cup entry by beating Iraq on October 15, 2025.
The loss stings for Indonesia, aiming for a historic first World Cup entry.
Visit our World Cup 2026 schedule and fixtures for more updates.
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia football offers more offense in Jeddah
Fans turned out in force for the high-paced Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia clash.
The Green Falcons had more shots (17, with 10 on target) than Indonesia’s 10 shots.
Ball possession was nearly even, with Saudi Arabia slightly ahead at 56% to Indonesia’s 44%.
Saudi Arabia made more passes (12 vs 7) based on our match statistics.
Indonesia led in action areas (32.70 vs 20.10) and ball safe (81 vs 71), but committed more fouls (16 vs 7).
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Renard cites Green Falcons getting ‘more chances’ key to victory
Renard was credited with creating several key offensive chances that led to the win.
“I can’t remember a game where we created so many chances,” the French coach told Skor.id after the match.
He referenced a recent Al Ahly vs Al Hilal Saudi Pro League match, where the latter rallied from a three-goal deficit.
“In football, sometimes concentration drops, so it’s important to secure the win sooner,” Renard said.
Renard praised “our reaction was very good” after conceding early.
What’s Next:
Indonesia: Plays as visiting team in Jeddah for the Iraq vs Indonesia match on 12 Oct.
Saudi Arabia: Back in Jeddah to host Saudi Arabia vs Iraq fixture on 15 Oct.
Saudi Arabia is on track for a World Cup return after finishing 25th in 2022.
The Green Falcons have reached six of the last eight World Cups, missing only 2010 and 2014.
Renard urged his team not to take qualification for granted and to focus on the next match.
“No one will hand us a ticket to qualify just like that. We have to fight our own with full confidence,” the Saudi coach said.
Indonesia must beat Iraq on October 12, 2025, and await the final standings to determine its fate.
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