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Q-final: Kanno strike sends Saudi Arabia through

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Kanno strike sends Saudi Arabia through

Lusail: Mohamed Kanno’s extra-time header earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against gutsy Palestine in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 quarter-final tie on Thursday.

Herve Renard’s side were pushed to the limit before finding the winner at Lusail Stadium - the same venue where they stunned eventual champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - and will next face either Jordan or Iraq in Monday’s semi-finals.

Preview: Quarter-finals

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Preview: Quarter-finals

Doha: Hopes are high that an Asian team will lift the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after six of the continent's representatives advanced to the quarter-finals.

United Arab Emirates were the final Asian side to confirm their last eight spot, joining Palestine, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq.

Ahead of the quarter-finals which will be played on Thursday and Friday, the-AFC.com takes a look at the match-ups.

Group B: Morocco 1-0 Saudi Arabia

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Group B: Morocco 1-0 Saudi Arabia

Lusail: Saudi Arabia fell to a 1-0 defeat against Morocco in their final FIFA Arab Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B tie at the Lusail Stadium on Monday.

The result means Saudi Arabia finish second in the standings and will take on Group A winners Palestine in the quarter-finals on Thursday, while Morocco meet runners-up Syria.

Preview - Group B: MD3

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group B: MD3

Doha: Oman are ready to do their part when they take on Comoros in their final FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie on Monday.

A valuable point was earned on Friday after they held FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finalists Morocco to a goalless draw to keep their faint hopes of a place in the quarter-finals alive.

Draw: What they said

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Draw: What they said

Washington: Friday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw revealed the challenges Asia’s finest will face in the expanded global showpiece next summer.

It was a draw which had everything and the Asian teams were understandably excited as they began to lay plans for their respective sides.

The-AFC.com listened to what they had to say.

Group B: Comoros 1-3 Saudi Arabia

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Group B: Comoros 1-3 Saudi Arabia

Al Khor: Saudi Arabia booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after a commanding 3-1 win against Comoros in their Group B tie on Friday.

The win took Herve Renard’s side up to six points and they are assured of a top two finish - having been eliminated at the group stage four years ago - regardless of the outcome of their final match against Morocco on Monday.

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Asia's hopefuls discover challengers

Washington: Asia's representatives learnt their FIFA World Cup 2026 challengers following the conclusion of the draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Friday.

The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups for the global showpiece which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States on June 11-July 19, 2026.

Preview - Group B: MD2

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group B: MD2

Doha: Saudi Arabia will be aiming to maintain their winning start when they take on Comoros in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B tie at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Salem Al Dawsari delivered a standout performance against Oman, setting up goals for Feras Al Brikan and Saleh Al Shehri in the opening day win against Oman. 

Final draw: All you need to know

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Final draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be held on Friday and it promises to be a spectacular affair.

The expanded 48-team tournament - up from the 32-nation field that competed at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year.

With Asia set to be well represented, the-AFC.com brings you all the details of the Final Draw.

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman

Doha: Saudi Arabia held off a spirited Oman to win 2-1 their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group B tie at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

The Green Falcons will meet Comoros next on Friday, while Oman play Morocco.

West Asia Wrap: Saudi King's Cup semi-finalists decided

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Saudi King's Cup semi-finalists decided

Doha: Al Ittihad Club remained on track to defend the Saudi King's Cup title after advancing to the semi-finals.

Joining them in the last four stage were Al Hilal SFC, Al Ahli Saudi FC and Al Kholood, with the rest of the West Asian domestic leagues on a break due to the FIFA Arab Cup 2025.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast complete

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ was decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The seven group winners join Asia's representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 - DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan - at the Finals.

The Finals will be contested on May 7-24, 2026.