Saudi Arabia's World Cup 2026 Ticket: Green Momentum Sparks Global Cheer
15 October 2025
Global Reaction to Saudi Arabia’s World Cup 2026 Qualifying
The Saudi press and international media hailed the Green’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Saudi Arabia clinched the berth after a goalless draw with Iraq, complementing an earlier 3-2 win over Indonesia in the Asian playoff.
Editorials praised Hervé Renard for steering the team away from playoff trouble and for rebuilding after the tenure of the previous coach, Italian Roberto Mancini.
Several Saudi outlets highlighted standout performances by the Green on their road to the finals.
Global Outlook for Arab Football
Global media noted the historic moment. The Asian Football Confederation described the playoff route as sending Saudi Arabia to the finals, while ESPN confirmed the Green’s seventh World Cup appearance. Fox Sports highlighted Qatar and Saudi Arabia in a single festive night, and Bleacher Report ran a photo of captain Salem Al-Dawsari with his celebrated celebration, noting that Saudi Arabia reaches the World Cup finals for the third time in a row.
FIFA praised Renard for returning Saudi to the world stage, and Reuters emphasized the decisive draw sealing their place. USA Today underscored the Arab rise by listing the qualifiers who reached the event.
Historically, Saudi Arabia joins Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan and Qatar as Arab representatives in World Cup 2026, bringing the Arab total to seven—an unprecedented milestone in Arab football.
There is talk that the number could rise to eight if Iraq or the UAE advances through the global playoff route, keeping fans hopeful while acknowledging the challenge ahead.
Punchlines: If the trophies were as abundant as the celebrations, the Arab world would need a bigger trophy room. And hey, if the World Cup ever comes to a living room, Saudi fans will bring the popcorn and the confetti a week early.
