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Arab News
25-06-2025
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Green Falcons prepare for Gold Cup quarterfinal with Mexico in Arizona
RIYADH: The Saudi football national team resumed training today in San Diego as preparations intensify for their upcoming quarterfinal match against Mexico in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The crucial showdown is set to take place this Saturday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. On the field, head coach Herve Renard divided the players into two groups. The first group included those who started in the recent match against Trinidad and Tobago. They underwent recovery exercises at the fitness center. The second group, consisting of the remaining players, held their training session at San Diego Wave facilities. The session began with warm-ups, followed by possession training, finishing exercises, and concluded with stretching routines. In a positive development, Muhannad Al-Saad returned to full training with the group. The national team will continue its preparations with a closed training session scheduled for Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. (San Diego time) at the Performance Center training grounds.
Arab News
22-06-2025
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Saudi Arabia conclude preparations ahead of decisive Gold Cup clash with Trinidad and Tobago
LAS VEGAS: Saudi Arabia's national football team have completed final preparations ahead of their crucial CONCACAF Gold Cup clash with Trinidad and Tobago on Monday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Green Falcons trained at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the match — which kicks off in the early hours of the morning in Saudi Arabia — will be played. The training session was led by head coach Herve Renard, while midfielder Muhannad Al-Saad continued his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the team's medical staff. Saudi Arabia sit second in Group D, having lost narrowly to the US and beaten Haiti in their previous matches. A win against Trinidad and Tobago would guarantee the Green Falcons a place in the knockout stage. A draw could still be enough to progress, but only if Haiti fail to upset group leaders US in the other final-round fixture.
Arab News
17-06-2025
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Green Falcons resume training before facing US in Texas
SAN DIEGO: Saudi Arabia's national football team resumed training in San Diego on Monday ahead of Thursday's match against the USA in Austin, Texas. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Green Falcons arrived in Los Angeles last week to take part in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, hosted by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football. Coach Herve Renard divided the squad into two groups. The first was made up of squad members who played in the match against Haiti on Sunday, with training including recovery exercises in the hotel gym. The remaining players took part in a warm-up followed by passing training, games and stretching exercises at the San Diego Performance Center. An MRI scan revealed that Hassan Kadesh has sustained a hamstring injury. He is currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of medical staff. Teammate Muhannad Al-Saad is also continuing his rehabilitation program. The Green Falcons leave San Diego on Tuesday afternoon local time to travel to Austin, where they will continue match preparations with a closed training session at St Edward's University. Saudi Arabia are riding on a wave of success after their victory against Haiti, when Saleh Al-Shehri's 21st-minute penalty kick gave his team a 1-0 win in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A.
Arab News
15-06-2025
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Saudi Arabia complete final preparations ahead of Gold Cup opener against Haiti
SAN DIEGO: Saudi Arabia's national team have wrapped up their preparations ahead of their opening match against Haiti in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Monday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Herve Renard's side held their final training session on Sunday at the Performance Center in San Diego, ahead of Monday's Group D clash at Snapdragon Stadium. The session began with warm-up drills before moving into possession-based training and a half-pitch practice match. Players concluded with stretching exercises. Midfielder Muhannad Al-Saad was absent from group training due to muscle discomfort in his thigh, team officials confirmed. Saudi Arabia have been drawn in Group D of the regional tournament, where they will face the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and Monday's opponents Haiti.
Arab News
06-06-2025
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Saudis resume preparation for their Australia clash of the World Cup Asian qualifiers
JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian national football team resumed training on Friday at their Jeddah camp as they gear up for their AFC World Cup qualifier against Australia. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Tuesday's match is the final round of the third stage of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On the field, head coach Herve Renard limited the session to a recovery workout at the team's health club, involving all players following previous intensive training days. Players Muhannad Al-Saad and Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti have started their individual rehabilitation programs under the supervision of the fitness coach working their way back to full strength. Following the recovery session, Renard gave the squad a period of free time, with players scheduled to regroup at the team's camp later on Friday evening. The Green Falcons will continue their training on Saturday with a closed-door session set to take place at the reserve pitch of King Abdullah Sports City at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain 2-0 in Riffa to tee up a showdown with Australia for the second automatic spot in AFC FIFA World Cup qualifying Group C. Thursday's win keeps Saudi third, three points behind Australia, although with a far inferior goal difference. The Socceroos stand at second place with 16 points from nine matches, having scored 14 goals and conceded 6. The Green Falcons have so far bagged six goals and conceded the same with 13 points in third spot. They have to win 8-0 against Australia to climb up to second place and qualify directly, otherwise they move on to the next group phase.
