US EditionSaudi Arabia draw with Japan to keep World Cup hopes alive
- On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Saudi Arabia and Japan played to a 0-0 draw in a 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier held at Saitama Stadium, near Tokyo.
- Japan, coached by Hajime Moriyasu, had already secured their place and top spot in Group C for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, leading Moriyasu to make six changes to the team that beat Bahrain 2-0.
- Despite Japan's domination and early chances, including Daizen Maeda hitting the post, Saudi Arabia, missing several players due to injury and coming off a 1-0 win against China, maintained a strong defensive effort.
- Daichi Kamada noted that Saudi Arabia is one of the strongest teams in Asia, and acknowledged the difficulty in creating chances against a team that sits back defensively, while Takai mentioned he had nothing holding him back since they were already through and that it's important to keep performing at a high level.
- The draw earned Saudi Arabia a crucial point, keeping their hopes alive for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup, as they stay in contention for the runners-up spot in Group C, with upcoming matches against Bahrain and Australia in June.
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Football: World Cup-bound Japan held 0-0 at home by Saudi Arabia
Japan dominate throughout but settle for a 0-0 home draw with Saudi Arabia in their first game since securing their qualification to the 2026 World Cup, sealing the top spot in the Asian final round Group C in the process.
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