Saudi Arabia x Iraq: where to watch, lineups and refereeing

The winner of the match guarantees a direct place at the 2026 World Cup

In a final atmosphere, Saudi Arabia and Iraq will face each other this Tuesday (14th), at 3.45pm (Brasilia time), in Jeddah, in the last round of the fourth phase of the Asian Qualifiers. At the top of Group B, the Saudis play a draw to confirm their place World Cup 2026. However, the Iraqis have the same score and are also playing their lives for the ranking.

Where to look

The game will be broadcast on Disney+.

How do you get to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia wants to participate in the World Cup for the seventh time in history. Therefore, to guarantee the ranking, a draw will be played at home. After all, the Saudis beat Indonesia 3-2 in the first round and have an advantage in the play-off, as Iraq won 1-0.

For the decisive match against Iraq, coach Hervé Renard will have almost everyone at his disposal. Except Zaid Tahseen. After all, he was sent off against Indonesia. In this way automatic suspension is achieved. The Saudis, on the other hand, are placing their chips on the talent of Salem Al-Dawsari and the decisive Al-Buraikan.

How Iraq arrives

Iraq, in turn, sees a golden opportunity to compete in the World Cup after 40 years. After all, the Iraqis’ last – and so far only – participation in the World Cup dates back to the 1986 edition. At the time, they were in Group B together with hosts Mexico, Paraguay and Belgium. In total there were three matches and three defeats. The country’s only goal in the World Cup was scored by Ahmed Radhi, who passed away in 2021, due to Covid-19.

The 1-0 victory over Indonesia increased Iraq’s chances of qualifying. Even in the event of a draw, the team would still reach the final round needing to win. Thus, the relief goal was scored by Zidane Iqbal, who had previously played for Manchester United, England. For the decision against Saudi Arabia, coach Graham Arnold will not be able to count on Zaid Tahseen, who was sent off against the Indonesians.

SAUDI ARABIA X IRAQ

Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup – Group B

Date and time: 10/14/2025, at 3.45pm (Brasilia time)

Position: Alinma Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA: Al-Aqidi; Boushal, Thakri, Al-Tambakti and Al-Harbi; Nasser Al-Dawsari, Al-Khaibari, Al-Shamat, Al-Juwayr and Salem Al-Dawsari; Al-Buraikan. Technician: Hervé Renard

IRAQ: Hassan; Hussein Ali, Younis, Sulaka and Doski; Bayesh, Yakob, Al-Ammari and Rasan; Kareem and Mohanad Ali. Technician: Graham Arnold

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Source: Terra

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