With determined effort, the Saudi Arabian national football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup finals for the seventh time, following a goalless draw with their Iraqi counterparts. The match took place on Tuesday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, as part of the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup.

The match witnessed a massive public attendance exceeding 60,000 fans, who filled the stadium stands in a celebratory atmosphere reflecting pride and joy in the significant achievement of the Saudi national team qualifying for the World Cup finals for the seventh time in its history.

The performance was balanced from both sides, as the Saudi national team maintained its focus throughout the match to officially secure the qualification ticket, amid massive public support.

Congratulations were extended on the occasion of the Saudi national team qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals for the seventh time in its history. The tournament will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

In a statement, it was said: “We thank God for this qualification, and I extend great thanks and deep gratitude to the wise leadership that has given all attention and generous support to the sports sector and athletes in our great nation, and has provided everything that would raise the nation’s flag high in international sports forums, including the largest football event represented by the World Cup.”

At the conclusion of the remarks, congratulations were offered to the players of the Saudi national team and the technical and administrative staff on the occasion of officially achieving qualification, emphasizing the need for everyone to double their efforts so that the goal of presenting the Saudi Green with distinguished levels in its historic seventh participation in the global football event next year can be achieved.

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, also known as the “Shining Jewel,” is a major sports venue located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was inaugurated in 2014 and is named after the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The stadium serves as the home ground for Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli and has hosted major events like the Italian Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will be the largest World Cup in history, expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches, with the majority of games held in the U.S. This event follows the 1994 World Cup hosted by the U.S. and the 1970 and 1986 tournaments hosted by Mexico.

United States

The United States is a North American nation founded in 1776 after declaring independence from Great Britain. It grew from thirteen original colonies into a global superpower, shaped by waves of immigration, a civil war, and a democratic constitution. Its diverse culture is a product of its history as a nation of immigrants and its vast geographic landscape.

Canada

Canada is a vast North American country with a rich history shaped by Indigenous peoples for millennia, followed by European colonization starting in the 15th century, primarily by the French and British. It evolved from a collection of British colonies into a self-governing dominion and is now a bilingual, multicultural federation known for its diverse landscapes and commitment to pluralism.

Mexico

Mexico is a country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztec, whose monumental ruins, such as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán, still stand today. Following the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, it became a major viceroyalty, blending indigenous and European influences to create a unique cultural identity. This vibrant heritage is reflected in its traditions, cuisine, and UNESCO World Heritage sites, from historic city centers to natural wonders.