Free entry for fans as Saudi Arabia face crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia
RIYADH: Fans will be granted free entry to Al-Inma Stadium on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia take on Australia in a must-win World Cup qualifier, the Saudi Football Federation announced on Sunday.
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The final match of the third round of Asia's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be staged in Jeddah, with more than 60,000 supporters expected at the stadium.
The federation's decision to open the gates free of charge was confirmed via the national team's fan council on social media platform X, citing 'appreciation of the support from the nation's fans.'
The Green Falcons face a daunting task, as only a win by five goals or more will secure direct qualification to the 2026 tournament.
Failure to meet that target will see Saudi Arabia move into the fourth qualifying round.
That stage features six teams split into two groups, with each group winner earning a direct World Cup berth.
The runners-up will meet in a two-legged playoff to determine Asia's representative in the intercontinental playoff.
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