Saudi Arabia Vs Iraq Highlights, FIFA World Cup Asia Qualifiers: Match Ends In 0-0 Draw

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Saudi Arabia vs Iraq clash at the Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Saudi Arabia and Iraq have both beaten Singapore so far in this round of qualifiers in Group B. Thus, the two sides have both three points right now.

The group winner will get a direct entry to the World Cup and that makes the winner of this match the most likely candidate to go ahead.

KICK OFF!

Match begins in Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia 0-0 Iraq

It has been a slow start for both the sides in the first 20 minutes of this clash. We are still waiting for a significant attack

It is half-time in Jeddah and none of the side will go into the break with satisfaction. It remains 0-0 right now. Saudi Arabia have taken seven shots to Iraq's two but the defence of both the sides has remained tight in the first half.

Second half is now underway

Saudi Arabia 0-0 Iraq

65' Saudi Arabia have turned up with a renewed attacking vigour in this half and yet they have not been able to break through. Iraq just somehow managing to keep things at 0-0 under immense pressure from the Saudi frontline.

Full-time

Saudi Arabia 0-0 Iraq

A solid performance from the Saudis on all metrics except the one that really matters. Iraq made sure that for all of Saudi Arabia's efforts, the Kingdom would not be able to score and both teams go away with a point each.

Thank you for following. It was a goalless draw but there were definitely exciting moments. Keep reading more on OutlookIndia.