Tonight marks the beginning of the crucial fourth round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Only two direct spots to the World Cup are up for grabs in this stage.
Matchday 1 kicks off tonight, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with two highly-anticipated matches:
| Group | Match | Venue | Kick-off (UTC+3) | Kick-off (IST, UTC+5:30) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Oman vs. Qatar | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar | 18:00 | 20:30 IST |
| Group B | Indonesia vs. Saudi Arabia | King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 20:15 | 22:45 IST |
Tournament Context
Six teams have been split into two groups of three, with matches taking place in a round-robin format in centralized venues (Qatar for Group A and Saudi Arabia for Group B).
* Group Winners will secure one of the final two direct qualification spots for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
* Group Runners-up will advance to the Fifth Round (a two-legged play-off) for a chance to compete in the FIFA Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament.
The action starts tonight, with all six teams vying for a strong start in their condensed qualification campaign.
