Live Animation

Follow the match

Saudi Arabia

07-05 23:00

73 - 76

End

Qatar

Overview

Chat

125

Intelligence

Standings

Prediction

Live Match

Statistics

H2H

Team

Total

Saudi Arabia

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Qatar

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO82%

60%TO

Foul

Ended73 - 76

10:00

The match begins

0-0

10:00

The first quarter begins

0-0

10:00

contesting the ball; Serve out of bounds

0-0

09:59

Arsuwellum fought for possession and won possession

0-0

09:59

Magatha lost possession in a contest

0-0

09:43

Arsuwellham scored on a two-point hook shot

2-0

09:22

Fuda hit a 3-pointer with a pull-up jumper

2-3

09:09

Abdul Rahman missed a two-point turnaround jumper

2-3

09:04

Dion defensively rebounded

2-3

09:02

Kadi committed a personal foul

2-3

09:02

Dion was fouled

2-3

08:54

A. Sade missed a three-point jumper

2-3

08:50

Gabar defensively rebounded

2-3

08:38

Arsuwellum scored on a layup

4-3

08:38

Abdul Rahman assisted

4-3

08:15

Dion missed a layup

4-3

08:10

Arsu Welem defensively rebounded

4-3

07:55

Cardi hit a three-pointer

7-3

07:55

Gabal assisted

7-3

07:33

Fuda missed a three-pointer from the top of the arc

7-3

07:31

Arsu Welem defensively rebounded

7-3

07:20

Cuddy missed a three-point jumper

7-3

07:17

Magasa defensively rebounded

7-3

07:07

Fuda missed a layup for 2 points

7-3

07:04

Arsu Welem defensively rebounded

7-3

07:01

Cardi missed a 2-point layup

7-3

07:00

Grantham defensively rebounded

7-3

07:00

Gabar committed a personal foul

7-3

07:00

Grantham was fouled

7-3

06:39

Dion missed a 2-point layup

7-3

06:39

The team defended the rebounds

7-3

06:39

Magatha committed a personal foul

7-3

06:39

Arsuvelham was fouled

7-3

06:39

Substitution: Magasa, Substitution: Hazbegović

7-3

06:13

Abdul Rahman missed a three-point jumper

7-3

06:13

The team defended the rebounds

7-3

05:50

A. Saad hit a three-pointer jumper

7-6

05:50

Fuda assisted

7-6

05:32

Abdul Rahman missed a three-point jumper

7-6

05:29

Dion defensively rebounded

7-6

05:23

A. Sade scored 2 points for a layup

7-8

05:09

Substitution: Kadi, Substitution: Alma Vani

7-8

05:03

Gabar missed a three-point jumper

7-8

04:59

Dion defensively rebounded

7-8

04:54

Substitution: Mohammed, Substitution: Elmohamed

7-8

04:44

Hazbegović missed a 2-point layup

7-8

04:42

Grantham grabbed offensive rebounds

7-8

04:32

Foda hit a three-pointer jumper

7-11

04:32

A. Sade assisted

7-11

04:14

Abdul Rahman missed a pull-up jumper from 2 points

7-11

04:11

Foda defensively rebounded

7-11

04:09

Dion scored a 2-point layup

7-13

04:09

Fuda assisted

7-13

04:09

Pause

7-13

03:51

Elmohamed missed a three-pointer from the top of the arc

7-13

03:48

Arsuwellum contributed offensive rebounds

7-13

03:47

Arsuwellum missed a two-point jumper

7-13

03:47

Dion blocks the shot

7-13

03:42

Abdul Rahman scored an offensive rebound

7-13

03:41

Abdul Rahman scored a 2-point layup

9-13

03:26

Grantham missed a three-point jumper

9-13

03:24

Alma Vani defended the rebound

9-13

03:23

Dion committed a personal foul

9-13

03:23

Alma Wani was fouled

9-13

03:23

Substitution: Dion, Substitution: Abashel

9-13

03:05

Abdul Rahman scored 2 points and hit a step-back jumper

11-13

02:44

Grantham made a dribbling error

11-13

02:44

Gabal stole the ball

11-13

02:39

Almavani scored a 2-point layup

13-13

02:39

Gabal assisted

13-13

02:23

Hazbegović hit a two-point jumper

13-15

02:23

Abasher assisted

13-15

01:55

Abdul Rahman missed a three-point jumper

13-15

01:52

The team defended the rebounds

13-15

01:52

Substitution: Arsuwellham, Substitution: Shubali

13-15

01:40

Elmo Hammad committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

13-15

01:40

Hazbegović was fouled

13-15

01:40

Substitution: Gabal, Substitution: Albar Gavi

13-15

01:40

Hazbergović made the first of two free throws

13-16

01:40

Hazbegović missed the second of his two free throws

13-16

01:40

Abdul Rahman defends the rebound

13-16

01:35

Albalgavi's two-point jumper missed

13-16

01:32

A. Sade defensively rebounded

13-16

01:22

A. Sade missed a layup for 2 points

13-16

01:19

Alma Vani defended the rebound

13-16

01:15

Almavani scored a 2-point layup

15-16

00:59

Almavani committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throws

15-16

00:59

Hazbegović was fouled

15-16

00:59

Substitutions: Grantham, A. Saad; Substitutions: Endo, Dion

15-16

00:59

Substitution: Elmohamed, Substitution: Arsuwerem

15-16

00:59

Hazbergović made the first of two free throws

15-17

00:59

Fuda assisted

15-17

00:59

Hazbegović missed the second of his two free throws

15-17

00:59

Arsu Welem defensively rebounded

15-17

00:41

Abdul Rahman hit a three-pointer on a jumper

18-17

00:41

Arsuwellum provided an assist

18-17

00:20

Fuda missed a three-point jumper

18-17

00:15

The team defended the rebounds

18-17

00:00

Almavani missed a 2-point jumper

18-17

00:00

Dion defensively rebounded

18-17

00:00

End of the first quarter

18-17

Match Info

Saudi Arabia vs. Qatar – FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers

In a tightly contested FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifier on July 5, 2026, Qatar edged past Saudi Arabia 76–73 in a game that came down to the final possessions. The match, played in front of a passionate home crowd in Saudi Arabia, showcased the rising competitiveness of basketball in the Gulf region.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the qualifier with high stakes, as the Asian Qualifiers determine which nations advance to the World Cup. Saudi Arabia, playing on home soil, started with intensity, but Qatar’s disciplined defense and clutch shooting proved decisive. The score remained within a single-digit margin for most of the game, with neither side able to build a comfortable lead.

Key Moments

First Half: Saudi Arabia controlled the tempo early, leveraging fast-break opportunities to take a 38–36 lead at halftime. Their guards found success penetrating Qatar’s perimeter defense.
Third Quarter: Qatar responded with a 22–15 run, spearheaded by their veteran playmaker who scored 8 points in the period. The visitors took a 58–53 advantage into the final quarter.
Final Minutes: Saudi Arabia rallied, cutting the deficit to one point with under two minutes left. However, Qatar’s free‑throw shooting (12/15 in the fourth quarter) sealed the narrow victory.

Standout Performers

For Qatar, the backcourt duo of Ahmad Al‑Derazi and Mohamed Abdelhaleem combined for 35 points and 10 assists. Al‑Derazi’s three‑pointer with 45 seconds left stretched the lead to five, effectively ending Saudi hopes. On the Saudi side, center Fahad Al‑Muwallad recorded a double‑double with 18 points and 14 rebounds, but his team struggled from beyond the arc, converting only 4 of 18 three‑point attempts.

Qualification Implications

The result keeps Qatar in the hunt for a top‑four finish in their group, vital for World Cup qualification. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, falls to a 2‑3 record in the qualifiers and must win their remaining games to stay in contention. The rivalry between these two nations continues to produce intense, high‑stakes battles that reflect the growth of basketball in the Middle East.