Green Dawn: Saudi Edge Indonesia and Eye World Cup Glory as Iraq Looms
Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 in Jeddah to move closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Indonesia led early through a penalty by Kevin Dex, but Saudi rallied with goals from Saleh Abu Al-Shamat and Firas Brikan. With three points, the Green Falcons top Group B and now face Iraq in a decisive showdown. The group winner advances directly to the World Cup, while the second-placed team enters a playoff.