Al Ahli Defeats Auckland FC 1-0, Advances to African-Asian-Pacific Cup Final

Al ahli defeated auckland fc 1-0 on wednesday evening in the first round of the fifa intercontinental cup 2026: on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026, held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah before a crowd of more than 46,000 fans. The only goal came in the 63rd minute, scored by Saleh Abu Al-Shamat. According to Saudi Press Agency, with this victory, Al Ahli advanced to the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup final, where they will face African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, the South African side, on September 19.