Overview

• Zidane Iqbal came on at halftime and scored in the 76th minute at King Abdullah Sports City to seal a 1-0 victory in Jeddah.
• Iraq’s win ensures at least progression to the AFC fifth round, with direct passage to the 2026 finals secured only by defeating Saudi Arabia in the final Group B match.
• Saudi Arabia will advance with a draw because the teams are level on goal difference but the Saudis lead on goals scored.
• Iraq finished with 10 men after Zaid Tasheen was sent off in stoppage time, and Indonesia were eliminated following consecutive losses.
• Coach Graham Arnold praised the effort, said the side must improve for the decider, and shifted focus to the pressure on Herve Renard’s Saudi team.