Can Saudi Arabia still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?

Use the scenario simulator above to toggle remaining Group H fixtures and see Saudi Arabia's qualification chances.

What does Saudi Arabia need to qualify?

Toggle all remaining group fixtures above to see the exact results Saudi Arabia need to finish in the top 2 of their group.

Who could Saudi Arabia face in the Round of 16?

Saudi Arabia's Round of 16 opponent depends on where they finish in their group. First place faces a group runner-up from the opposite side of the draw.

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What happens if Saudi Arabia win, lose or draw?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Saudi Arabia still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?: Use the scenario simulator above to toggle remaining Group H fixtures and see Saudi Arabia's qualification chances.
What does Saudi Arabia need to qualify?: Toggle all remaining group fixtures above to see the exact results Saudi Arabia need to finish in the top 2 of their group.
Who could Saudi Arabia face in the Round of 16?: Saudi Arabia's Round of 16 opponent depends on where they finish in their group. First place faces a group runner-up from the opposite side of the draw.

Saudi Arabia

What happens if Saudi Arabia win, lose or draw?

Saudi Arabia can still qualify

Qualifying in 52% of remaining scenarios

2nd in Group H · 3 matches remaining

Saudi Arabia's remaining matches

Saudi Arabia

Uruguay

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Spain

Saudi Arabia

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Cape Verde

Saudi Arabia

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Other Group H matches

Spain

Cape Verde

Uruguay

Cape Verde

Uruguay

Spain

Saudi Arabia qualify in 52% of scenarios — toggle to explore

#	Team
1	Cape Verde	✓ Q
2	Saudi Arabia	✓ Q
3	Spain	✗ E
4	Uruguay	✗ E

Qualification Analysis

• Qualifies in 379 of 729 scenarios (52%)
• Example qualifying scenario: Spain beat Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia beat Uruguay, Spain beat Saudi Arabia, Uruguay beat Cape Verde, Cape Verde draw Saudi Arabia, Uruguay draw Spain

Knockout Path

Finish 1st → face Group H runner-up opponent in the Round of 16

Finish 2nd → face group winner from the opposite side

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Scenario Battle: Saudi Arabia win vs draw

Scenario Battle

What should Saudi Arabia hope for?

Saudi Arabia win

80%

1st place · 3 pts

Saudi Arabia draw

52%

1st place · 1 pts

Saudi Arabia win gives Saudi Arabia a better chance (+28pp)

Matches that affect Saudi Arabia

SpainvsCape Verde UruguayvsCape Verde UruguayvsSpain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Saudi Arabia still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?: Use the scenario simulator above to toggle remaining Group H fixtures and see Saudi Arabia's qualification chances.
What does Saudi Arabia need to qualify?: Toggle all remaining group fixtures above to see the exact results Saudi Arabia need to finish in the top 2 of their group.
Who could Saudi Arabia face in the Round of 16?: Saudi Arabia's Round of 16 opponent depends on where they finish in their group. First place faces a group runner-up from the opposite side of the draw.