Saudi Arabia 0-0 Iraq
Match Information
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – AFC, Group B
- Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah)
- Date: 14 Oct 2025
Our Saudi Arabia vs Iraq highlights reveal a defensive match, with the Green Falcons holding 63% ball possession and making 116 attacks to secure a goalless draw in Jeddah.
Goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi denied Iraq any goals with strong saves.
Al Aqidi stopped an injury-time free kick to ensure Saudi Arabia’s spot at next year’s World Cup.
The Green Falcons secured the draw they needed to advance after defeating Indonesia 3-2 on October 9, 2025.
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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia team standings
Group B
| Position | Team | Matches Played | WIns | Draw | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia (H) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Iraq | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
The Saudi Arabia vs Iraq score reflects the two teams’ struggles to land that breakthrough goal in a defensive-minded match.
Both the Green Falcons and the Lions of Mesopotamia ended up on top of Group B with four points on a 1-1-0 (win-draw-loss) record.
However, Saudi Arabia qualified due to its superior goals against Indonesia in its group.
While Iraq needed a win to qualify, the hosts ensured it remained out of reach.
Stay updated on upcoming matches by checking our World Cup 2026 schedule and fixtures.
Saudi Arabia vs Iraq shows Green Falcons’ ball possession control, attack edge to secure draw
Superior ball possession control helped Saudi Arabia to keep Iraq at bay and got the draw it needed to advance.
The Green Falcons held 63% of ball possession, outpacing the Lions of Mesopotamia, whose organized defense forced 13 fouls and 3 blocked shots.
Hervé Renard’s side pressed forward with 116 attacks and 15 crosses, while Iraq’s defense managed 3 blocked shots and 13 fouls. Still, the match ended in a goalless draw.
Iraq, on the other hand, led in action areas (33.70-18.70), fouls (13-11), and shots blocked (3-1), but these were not enough.
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What’s Next:
Saudi Arabia: Round out its World Cup AFC qualifiers for October 2025
Iraq: Await schedule for the fifth round of FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers in November 2025.
It was an “emotional moment” for Renard, who returned to coach Saudi Arabia in October 2024.
The French coach overcame personal loss marked by the passing of his mother in February 2025 to steer the Green Falcons to a World Cup return.
“When I was asked about it (mother’s passing) after the match, all the emotion came flooding back. I believe she’s watching over me,” Renard said as reported by Gulf News.
It was a tough loss for the Iraqis, who were seeking their first World Cup appearance since 1986.
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