Saudi Arabia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup five times, with their best finish being in 1994 when they reached the round of 16.
Japan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times, with their best finish being in 2002 when they reached the round of 16.
Saudi Arabia has won the AFC Asian Cup three times, in 1984, 1988, and 1996.
Japan has won the AFC Asian Cup four times, in 1992, 2000, 2004, and 2011.
In the most recent Asia World Cup Qualification cycle, Saudi Arabia finished in second place in Group B behind Australia.
In the most recent Asia World Cup Qualification cycle, Japan finished in first place in Group F, securing their spot in the final round of qualification.