Lebanon and Palestine played out a tense 0-0 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification match on November 16, 2023. The stalemate at the Saida Municipal Stadium was a tight, tactical affair with few clear-cut chances, as both teams prioritized defensive solidity in their group opener. Lebanon enjoyed more of the possession but struggled to break down a well-organized Palestinian defense, while Palestine posed a threat on the counter-attack. The best opportunity of the game fell to the hosts in the second half, but a crucial save from the Palestinian goalkeeper kept the scores level. The match ended without a goal, a result that does little for either team's aspirations in a tight group but does provide a foundation with a clean sheet. Both managers will take a point but know that home victories will be essential in the matches to come.