A great battle has begun in Asia for the final spots to the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers have entered a decisive stage in Asia. Today, the fourth qualifying round begins - 6 teams (Qatar, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Iraq), which finished in the third round in 3-4 places, will compete for the remaining two spots. This short-format stage will conclude during FIFA's October window: the teams will play matches, and the group winner will go directly to the World Cup.

Group distribution

Group "A": Qatar, UAE, Oman

Group "B": Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Iraq

Program of the day

20:00 PM - Oman vs. Qatar

22:00 - Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia

In both groups, each point is worth gold: in a short calendar, power parity, and high pressure, avoiding mistakes becomes the most important factor. In Group "A," the level of training and tactical discipline are expected to be decisive, while in Group "B," the experience of Saudi Arabia and Iraq against Indonesia's emotions will be tested.

The two teams that cross the final line first will qualify directly for the US, Canada, and Mexico stages. Decisive weeks have begun in continental football - and only the strong ones will remain on the field.