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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Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said "everything can happen" after a 0-0 draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday kept his team's hopes of an automatic 2026 World Cup place alive. The Saudis came under intense pressure from an attack-minded Japan in Saitama but escaped with a point to stay…
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.
Daizen Maeda Impresses For Japan As Praise Pours In From National Boss
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu has praised Daizen Maeda’s performance following his 73-minute outing in the 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia during the international break. Although the Celtic forward didn’t get on the scoresheet, his relentless work rate and pressing earned him plaudits from his national team boss. The boss praised the pressing on show from […] The post Daizen Maeda Impresses for Japan as Praise Pours in from National Boss first ap…
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