The Yemeni national team defeated Sri Lanka by three clean goals, in the match that brought them together at the Damac Club Stadium in Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia, in the first leg of the first round of the joint Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup.

Yemen opened the scoring in the 33rd minute through Ahmed Maher, after dribbling five Sri Lankan players. In the second half, our team increased the score with a second goal through a missile shot from Nasser Mohamedoh in the 67th minute, while Abdul Wase’ Al Matari was able to score the third goal in the 92nd minute. From a direct kick from outside the penalty area.