At the center of this storm is Saudi Arabia’s brilliant performance. Saudi Arabia, ranked 61st in the FIFA rankings, took the lead against Uruguay, ranked 16th, with Abdullah Al-Amri scoring the first goal in the 41st minute of the first half. Although they were unable to secure a victory by allowing Araujo to equalize in the 35th minute of the second half, their solid defensive organization throughout the game and goalkeeper Al Owais' amazing saves were enough to neutralize Uruguay's onslaught. This match proved that the power that sank Argentina in the Qatar World Cup four years ago was by no means a one-time incident, and pushed the entire Group H into a melee with one point each, raising the tension in the group stage to its peak.

The undefeated streak of Asian countries is not limited to Saudi Arabia and appears to be spreading throughout the continent. Korea got off to a good start with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, and Australia also showed off its power by beating Turkie 2-0. Qatar drew 1-1 with powerhouse Switzerland, and Japan caused trouble by drawing 2-2 against the Netherlands, ranked 8th in the FIFA rankings. To date, the countries in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have received an astonishing record of 2 wins and 3 draws, proving that the 8.5 spots allocated to this tournament were not excessive.

Meanwhile, Iran's example of fighting spirit despite political tension and unstable environment shows the complex aspect of this World Cup. Despite the difficult schedule of using Mexico as a base and traveling back and forth between the United States and Mexico due to diplomatic conflict with the United States, Iran showed tenacity in the game against New Zealand by giving up the lead twice but keeping up until the end. Outside the stadium, there were protests by Iranian-Americans and conflict over the national anthem, but the players overcame these external factors and tied the game 2-2 with Mohammad Mohebi's equalizer. It was a dramatic scene that showed how sports can overcome political difficulties and unleash human will.

But behind these festivals, there is still controversy that raises eyebrows. Immediately after the match between Japan and the Netherlands, some Japanese fans were caught taking out the Rising Sun flag and cheering on the streets, drawing great criticism. As FIFA strictly prohibits phrases or actions with political intent, bringing them into the stadium has been blocked, but it has been pointed out that re-exposing the symbol of militarism through the expedient of street cheering is a foolish action that goes against the spirit of sports. At a time when soccer skills are attracting the world's attention, the behavior of some fans who seek to glorify the wrong history of the past is raising concerns that it may even damage the positive image that Asian soccer has built.