Pakistan lost 4-0 against Saudi Arabia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Saudi Arabia outclassed by 4-0 win over Pakistan on Thursday in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers at Al-Fateh’s Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in the Gulf nation’s Al-Ahsa.

Saleh Al-Shahri opened the scoring for Saudi Arabia with his first goal in the 6th minute. Saudis could not score any more goals till half-time.

Pakistan started off well as they conceded only one goal in the first half. However, Saudi Arabia dominated the second half, netting three goals to secure a dominant win.

Saleh Al-Shahri opened the scoring for Saudi Arabia with goals in the 6th and 48th minutes, followed by Abdul Rahman Ghareeb in the 91st minute and Abdullah Radif in the 96th minute.Pakistani team under pouring rain displayed great defence and only got their last two goals in stoppage time.

Currently in FIFA rankings Saudi Arabia is at 57 and Pakistan at 193, the match unfolded as anticipated, with Saudi Arabia emerging victorious as expected.

It must be noted this is the first time Pakistan will play in the second round of the Asian Qualifiers.Pakistan are now set to play against Tajikistan in Islamabad on November 21 at 2pm, while the remaining qualification matches will be played next year in March and June.