Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification bid after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia.

Ex-Inter, Man City coach Mancini leaves Saudi Arabia job Ex-Inter, Man City coach Mancini leaves Saudi Arabia job

Roberto Mancini has left his role as head coach of Saudi Arabia's national team, the country's soccer federation said Thursday.

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Roberto Mancini responds to criticism over his player selection for Saudi Arabia's World Cup qualifiers.

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Japan's march to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will meet two major hurdles in Saudi Arabia and Australia over the next week.

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Ahmed Al-Ghamdi grew up in Canada and could have been a medical student. He's now playing alongside football's biggest names.

What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway

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Third round of Asian qualifiers only one game old but several teams already on rocky ground Third round of Asian qualifiers only one game old but several teams already on rocky ground

Five teams already look in a precarious position just one game into the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers.

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There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.

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WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Japan 6 +20 16
2 Australia 6 +1 7
3 Indonesia 6 -3 6
4 Saudi Arabia 6 -3 6
5 Bahrain 6 -5 6
6 China 6 -10 6
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Saleh Al-Shehr.. 4 7 0
Feras Al-Brika.. 3 9 0
Musab Al-Juway.. 2 8 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Musab Al-Juway.. 2 8 2
Sultan Al-Ghan.. 2 4 0
Saud Abdulhami.. 1 9 0