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World Cup Daily: Asia remains undefeated as Saudi and Iran draw
Asia remains undefeated at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Saudi Arabia and Iran both earned draws in their opening fixtures in North America.
The Asian Game Podcast
EPISODE 278
World Cup Daily: Asia remains undefeated as Saudi and Iran draw
Asia remains undefeated at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Saudi Arabia and Iran both earned draws in their opening fixtures in North America.
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Asia remains undefeated at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Saudi Arabia and Iran both earned draws in their opening fixtures in North America.
But the way in which they were achieved, and the context, is vastly different for both. After taking a first-half lead, Saudi Arabia conceded late against Uruguay to settle for a point. Meanwhile, Iran had to come from behind twice against a plucky New Zealand outfit in Los Angeles.
We’re joined by West Asian football expert Wael Jabir and Arab News reporter Mohammed Fayad to dissect both games.
