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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: AFC World Cup qualifier – teams, start

Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: AFC World Cup qualifier – teams, start

Summary

Indonesia and Saudi Arabia will face each other in a FIFA World Cup AFC qualifier on October 8, 2026, at Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This match is part of the fourth round of Asian qualifiers, involving teams that are still in the running to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are hosting this round, with matches scheduled from October 8 to 14, followed by playoffs in November.

Key Facts

  • Indonesia will play against Saudi Arabia on October 8 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • This match is part of the fourth round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Six teams are divided into two groups, with the top team in each group advancing directly to the World Cup.
  • Teams finishing second will enter a playoff for another chance at qualification.
  • The qualifiers for groups run from October 8 to 14, with further playoff matches on November 13 and 18.
  • Indonesia previously finished fourth in their group in the third round of qualifiers.
  • Saudi Arabia finished third in their group after being defeated by Australia.
  • The last meeting between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia ended in a 1-1 draw in Saudi Arabia.

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