Saudi Arabia vs China: A Crucial World Cup Qualifier

The Saudi national team is set to face China at the Dalian Suyuan Stadium on Tuesday evening in the second round of the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The Saudi team kicked off their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Indonesia in Jeddah, and they’re eager to bounce back with a win against China to maintain their chances of direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup.

Currently, the Japanese side leads the Group C table with 3 points, followed closely by Bahrain. The Saudi national team is third with one point, level with Indonesia, while Australia is fifth without a point, and China is at the bottom of the table.

The third round of Asian qualifiers features 18 teams divided into 3 groups, with the top two teams from each group qualifying directly for the 2026 World Cup. This means that 6 seats will be decided in this round.

The qualification process will continue with the fourth round, where the third- and fourth-placed teams will compete. The top two teams from each group will qualify directly to the World Cup, while the second-fourth round group stage finishers will play two home and away matches, with the winner advancing to the Global Playoffs.

Match Details

Match Date and Time: Tuesday, [insert time]

Broadcast Channel: beIN Sports HD 1

Start Time: 3pm Saudi Arabia time