Indonesia team meets Saudi Arabia, Iraq in the fourth qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia - Photo: BOLA
This is an extremely difficult group for Indonesia. Iraq and Saudi Arabia are both considered stronger opponents than Indonesia. In the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia, Indonesia and Iraq are in the same group F. In the two meetings, Iraq beat Indonesia 5-1 in the first leg and won 2-0 in the second leg.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are in the same group C. Here, Indonesia drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in the first leg, and Saudi Arabia lost 0-2 to Indonesia in the second leg.
However, in this rematch, everything will change when every mistake can be paid for by becoming an audience at the 2026 World Cup. Not to mention, the Saudi Arabia team will also play at home in the fourth qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.
Results of the draw for the fourth qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia - Photo: Screenshot
In the remaining group, there is the presence of Qatar, UAE and Oman. With home advantage, Qatar is expected to win a ticket to the 2026 World Cup thanks to home advantage.
In the fourth qualifying round, the teams compete in a round-robin format concentrated in Qatar (Group A) and Saudi Arabia (Group B). At the end of the fourth qualifying round, the top two teams in Group A and B will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The two runners-up will meet in a play-off (first and second leg), with the winner representing Asia in the inter-zone play-off round. The fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia will take place from October 8 to 14.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tuyen-indonesia-gap-doi-thu-cuc-manh-o-vong-loai-thu-tu-world-cup-2026-20250717143201731.htm
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