Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Maldives will be aiming to build on a 3-1 win over Guam when they take on Syria in Friday’s World Cup qualifier. Maldives did well to put an end to their three-game losing run, but despite the triumph, they have slim chances of qualifying for the next year’s showpiece tournament in Qatar. The hosts face an uphill task in Friday’s clash, but they will surely leave their hearts on the field. Syria, on the other hand, made a flying start to their qualifying campaign.
he Group A leaders aim to keep their 100% record intact, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Maldives. David faces Goliath in Sharjah, and, taking everything into account, anything but a routine away win would be a major surprise. A man to watch in the away team will be Botosani (Romania) midfielder Mahmoud Al Mawas, who has netted 11 goals in 70 appearances for the Syria national team.