On a Knife-Edge Until the Very End...🔪 The Tense World Cup Battle between Saudi Arabia and Iraq

In the 3rd round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™, 18 teams battled it out for the eight Asian spots at the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, several teams were forced into the grueling playoffs to fight for survival. Among them was Saudi Arabia, who previously had to watch Japan and Australia claim the direct tickets in their group. In the playoff stage, after a victory against Indonesia, it all came down to the ultimate final showdown against Iraq... 👀 Both teams had defeated Indonesia, but Saudi Arabia held the advantage with a superior goal count. As a result, Iraq desperately needed a win in this direct clash, while a single draw was enough for Saudi Arabia to advance. What followed was a fierce, relentless battle on the pitch with high-stakes chances on both sides. In the dying seconds of the match, Iraq came inches away from a dramatic last-minute triumph, but Saudi Arabia’s keeper pulled off a stunning free-kick save to rescue his team. Ultimately, the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Enjoy the Extended Highlights of the match that sealed Saudi Arabia’s seventh overall World Cup qualification. 🎬 🔔 All Match Highlights, Full Matches & More in one place: Subscribe now to the channel, turn on all notifications and don’t miss any action from Asia’s most prestigious football tournaments.🔥 ➡️ The Home of Asian Football - Download the AFC LIVE APP now to follow all your nation’s action in one place: https://tr.ee/vCUMnRlTPB - Follow all the Asian Football action on the official platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFCAsianCup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afcasiancup TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafchub X: https://x.com/afcasiancup X Arabic: https://x.com/afcasiancup_ar X Japanese: https://x.com/afcasiancup_jp