Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — In a highly anticipated showdown at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, the Green Falcons lost 2-0 to Japan in the third group stage of the Asian World Cup qualifiers for 2026.
Despite the defeat, Saudi fans, who packed the stadium with an impressive 56,000-strong crowd, were a shining presence throughout the match.
Hopes were high among the Saudi faithful for another victory in the qualifiers, especially against a Japanese side that had failed to win in Jeddah for several years, suffering three…
