Saudi Arabia are set to face Iraq in their third group stage match of the Gulf Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 29 September at King Abdullah Sports City. The match comes after the Green Falcons boosted their confidence with back-to-back wins in recent days.
The team and its coach hope to continue this positive run on home soil, having secured a valuable 1-0 win over Kuwait before crushing Oman 3-0 away. This strong performance provides a significant morale boost ahead of a tough Iraqi challenge.
The last meeting between the two sides in World Cup qualification ended in a goalless draw back in October 2025. Saudi Arabia currently sit fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, having collected two points from three games.
Fans can follow all the team's upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page and check the group standings on the standings page.
All eyes will be on striker Firas Al-Buraikan, who scored twice in the last outing, while the defence will aim to keep a clean sheet for a third consecutive match. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 UTC.
