Overview

• Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 in Jeddah, with Feras Al-Brikan scoring twice after Saleh Abu Al-Shamat’s equaliser.
• Indonesia’s Kevin Diks converted two penalties and Saudi’s Mohammed Kanno was sent off in stoppage time.
• Saudi Arabia will qualify for the 2026 finals draw with a victory over Iraq in their next match in Jeddah.
• Qatar and Oman drew 0-0 in Doha, a result that dents both teams’ chances of topping their three-team group.
• Six of Asia’s eight direct spots are already taken by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Iran, Jordan and Uzbekistan, with group winners advancing and runners-up facing playoffs.