In a nail-biting clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Saudi Arabia rallied from behind to defeat Indonesia 3-2 in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match in Jeddah! 🌍🔥 The game featured three penalties, late drama, and a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams.
⚽ Indonesia, ranked 119th globally, shocked the hosts early with a penalty by Kevin Diks in the 11th minute. But Saudi Arabia’s Saleh Abu Al-Shamat leveled the score six minutes later with a slick solo effort. A second penalty, converted by Feras Al-Brikan, put the Saudis ahead before halftime. Al-Brikan struck again in the 62nd minute, capitalizing on a rebound to make it 3-1. Diks’ late penalty for Indonesia set up a tense finale, but the visitors couldn’t find an equalizer.
🏟️ With this win, Saudi Arabia stays in the hunt for Group B’s top spot, which guarantees automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Indonesia, meanwhile, faces a must-win game against Iraq this Saturday. The stakes? Only everything. 💥
Elsewhere, Oman and Qatar played out a 0-0 draw in Group A, keeping the race wide open. Who’s ready for more edge-of-your-seat action? 🙌
