Hey football fans, grab your virtual scarves! Saudi Arabia put on a show in Jeddah 🇸🇦, coming from behind to beat Indonesia 3-2 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier. This epic win keeps the Saudis top of Group B and on track for an automatic ticket to #WorldCup2026.
The day started with a surprise as Indonesia’s Kevin Diks coolly slotted a penalty in the 11th minute, giving the underdogs an early lead 🎯. Indonesia, ranked 119th, showed they could mix it up against a top-60 team!
But the home crowd woke up quick. In the 17th minute, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat pulled Saudi Arabia level with a smart move: he danced around a defender and curled his shot into the bottom corner. Touch of class! 💫
By the 36th minute, Saudi Arabia grabbed the lead thanks to Feras Al-Brikan’s composed penalty after Yakob Sayuri clipped him in the box. Game on! 🙌
The third goal came in the 62nd minute when Al-Brikan pounced on a rebound from Musab Al-Juwayr’s long-range effort. Suddenly it was 3-1, and the atmosphere was electric ⚡.
Indonesia didn’t give up—Diks bagged his second spot kick in the 88th minute—but the comeback fell short. Final score: 3-2. What a rollercoaster! 🎢
Up next: Indonesia square off with Iraq this Saturday, while Saudi Arabia meet the same side next Tuesday. Every game counts if you want that automatic World Cup pass! 📅
Elsewhere in Group A, Oman and Qatar battled to a 0-0 stalemate, with the UAE ready to step in later this week. Asia is heating up! 🌡️
Stick around for more qualifier updates—there’s more drama ahead! 🌍🔥
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Saudi Arabia top Indonesia 3-2 in fourth round of World Cup Qualifying
cgtn.com
