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Saudi Arabia Defeats Bahrain 20 in 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Saudi Arabia Defeats Bahrain 20 in 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers

The Saudi national football team defeated Bahrain 2-0 on Thursday in the ninth round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Green Falcons asserted their dominance early in the match, with Musab Al-Juwair opening the scoring in the 16th minute. Abdulrahman Al-Aboud added a second goal in the 77th minute, securing a valuable three points for the national team in their journey toward World Cup qualification.

Saudi fans packed the stands of the Bahrain National Stadium and provided continuous support throughout the game, boosting the team's morale and fueling their determination to win.

The national team will continue its training program in Jeddah in preparation for a highly anticipated clash against Australia in the upcoming round of the Asian qualifiers.

aawsat.com