Saudi Arabia and Iraq played to a 0-0 draw in their recent match on October 14, 2025. This draw was enough for Saudi Arabia to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Both teams ended the fourth round of Asia's qualifiers with four points, but Saudi Arabia topped the group due to a better goal difference after a previous 3-2 win over Indonesia. Iraq will now face the United Arab Emirates in a two-legged playoff to try to advance to the intercontinental playoffs.