{"id":11357,"date":"2025-10-15T11:14:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/?p=11357"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:14:06","slug":"saudi-arabia-qualifies-for-the-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/11357\/saudi-arabia-qualifies-for-the-world-cup-2026","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia Qualifies for the World Cup 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>It\u2019s official, <strong>Saudi Arabia is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!<\/strong> After a tough 0\u20130 draw against Iraq, our Green Falcons secured their ticket thanks to goal difference, becoming the 10th team to qualify. It wasn\u2019t an easy road, but they showed exactly what Saudi football is all about \u2014 heart, discipline, and pure determination.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPzv17NAmPU\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>This will be Saudi Arabia\u2019s seventh World Cup appearance, and we\u2019re all feeling that familiar mix of pride and excitement. The team\u2019s lineup blends experienced names we all know and love with a wave of young players who are hungry to prove themselves. That balance could make this one of the most exciting Saudi squads yet.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPzdEnSE0xL\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The 2026 World Cup will take place in <strong>Canada, Mexico, and the United States<\/strong>, and fans are already buzzing about seeing the Falcons take on the world again.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPzeR80DSpb\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>From Jeddah to Riyadh, the celebrations haven\u2019t stopped. Social media is filled with green flags, chants, and proud fans sharing their excitement. It\u2019s a moment that brings everyone together.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPzgomDiPEB\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>So, if you\u2019re a proud Saudi football fan, start marking your calendars. The Green Falcons are on their way, ready to represent the Kingdom with pride.  Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes moments on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saudint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">saudint<\/a>. The road to 2026 starts now!<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>More in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/tag\/saudi-proud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saudi Proud<\/a> section on our website!<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s official, Saudi Arabia is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup! After a tough 0\u20130 draw against Iraq, our Green Falcons secured their ticket thanks to goal difference, becoming the 10th team to qualify. 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