ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia beat Pakistan 3-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on Thursday.
Before the first half concluded, Feras Albrikan of Saudi Arabia struck twice and just after the half time, Musab Al-Juwayr commenced his offensive to net the third one, securing his team’s dominance against Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia players were in total control of the game as they had ball possession most of the time with most of the passes completed.
More than 20,000 people were in attendance to see Pakistan playing against Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Many wondered if tickets were a bit cheaper, it could have been even more in the crowd.
Pakistan will lock horns with Tajikistan in their final group match in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Pakistan are at the bottom of Group G as they have lost all five matches they have played so far. Pakistan began their journey with a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia in Al-Ahsa in November followed by a 6-1 loss at the hands of Tajikistan at Islamabad in the same month.
Jordan then defeated Pakistan 3-0 in Islamabad in a game held in Ramadan with Pakistan also losing the reverse fixture 7-0 at the Amman International Stadium.
