Oman today_ The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released the list of six finalists for the best goals of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff stage.
Among them is Pedro Miguel’s goal for the Qatar national team, scored in the second half of the playoff match against the United Arab Emirates with a header from a cross by Akram Afif. This goal played a key role in Qatar’s 2–1 victory and has been highlighted as one of the standout contenders.
Other nominees include Saleh Al-Abdulshamat’s goal for Saudi Arabia against Indonesia, goals by Zidan Iqbal and Muhannad Ali for Iraq against the UAE, and goals by Lwanzinho and Caio Lucas for the UAE against Iraq.
The AFC has announced that voting for the most beautiful goal has begun, allowing fans to select their favorite from these options.
Pedro Miguel’s goal has been recognized by the AFC as one of the most notable moments of the playoff stage due to the precise timing of the cross and the quality of the finish, and it is considered a strong contender for the award.