The Saudi Arabia national football team begins its journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers with hopes and ambitions of qualifying for the World Cup.

What is the qualification system for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Asia?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in Asia is divided into 4 rounds, with 46 teams participating from the continent.

  • Round 1: The lowest 20 teams in the FIFA ranking participate, with 10 direct matches (home and away), and 10 teams qualify for the next round.
  • Round 2: The qualified teams from Round 1 join 26 teams (higher) in the FIFA ranking, in 9 groups, with the top 2 teams from each group advancing to the next round and securing their place in the 2027 Asian Cup.

What channels broadcast the Saudi Arabia national football team's matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Asia?

The Saudi Arabia national football team's matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are broadcast on beIN Sports and Al-Kass channels. Inside the kingdom, they can be watched on SSC, in addition to the Shahid platform.

Schedule of Saudi Arabia national football team's matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Asia - Round 4

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Standings of the Saudi Arabia national football team's group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Asia - Round 4

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Schedule of Saudi Arabia national football team's matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Asia - Round 3

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Standings of the Saudi Arabia national football team's group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Asia - Round 3

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