Green Triumph: Saudi Arabia Clinches 2026 World Cup Berth in a Night to Remember

Saudi Green clinch World Cup 2026 berth

Saudi fans lived a night to remember as the Green booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw with Iraq in the AFC Asian play-off, finishing top of the group on goal difference.

The Green finished the AFC playoff group with four points, edging Iraq on goals for and against to secure a third consecutive World Cup appearance for Saudi Arabia.

Online, fans flooded social media with messages celebrating the result, with Hassan Tambakti and Nawaf Al-Aqidi singled out for standout performances against Iraq.

Saudi's journey to 2026 is framed as the culmination of a long-term project to position the country as a football power in Asia and beyond, supported by a thriving domestic league and improved infrastructure.

Beyond Saudi Arabia, seven Arab nations have already qualified for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026 — a regional record — including Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan and Qatar, with the potential for one more after the final global playoff.

In closing, the Arab world’s presence in the 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be historic, underscoring a rising trajectory for football across the region.

Punchline 1: My jokes are like a sniper—quiet, precise, and usually aimed at the net; tonight they still found the back of the crowd’s smile.

Punchline 2: If timing is everything, Nawaf Al-Aqidi’s late save was the ultimate punchline—the real highlight reel beats any meme.