Losing to Indonesia, Saudi Arabian team sets up a series of bad statistics

Marselino Ferdinan's two goals helped Indonesia win 2-0 at home against Saudi Arabia in the third qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup. After the match, beINSports released a series of terrible statistics for the Saudi Arabian team.

The recent defeat was Saudi Arabia's first loss to Indonesia in any tournament. In addition, this is also the worst start for Saudi Arabia in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers. The West Asian representative only won 6 points after 6 matches.

Saudi Arabia (blue shirt) lost 0-2 to Indonesia

Saudi Arabia have failed to win seven of their last nine Asian World Cup qualifiers. In the second qualifying round, Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 with Tajikistan and lost 1-2 to Jordan. In the third qualifying round, Saudi Arabia lost two matches against Japan and Indonesia. They also drew goalless against Bahrain and Australia, in addition to the 1-1 draw with Indonesia.

Saudi Arabia have failed to win four consecutive World Cup qualifiers for the first time since September 2009. The streak began with a 2-0 loss to Japan on October 11. In addition, Saudi Arabia have failed to score in four consecutive World Cup qualifiers for the first time since April 1985.

With the loss to Indonesia, Saudi Arabia dropped to 4th place in Group C in the 3rd qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Indonesia rose to 3rd place. Although they have the same number of points as Saudi Arabia (6 points), coach Shin Tae-yong and his team ranked higher due to a better goal difference.