Latest news with #SaudiFootball
Asharq Al-Awsat
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Football Team Exits Concacaf Gold Cup Following Loss to Mexico
The Saudi national football team was eliminated from the Concacaf Gold Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the quarter-finals, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday. Coach Hervé Renard, speaking at the post-match press conference, stated that luck was not on his team's side due to the challenging nature of the encounter. He also admitted that some tactical decisions made during the game were not optimal. Despite the loss, Renard praised the experience gained by the players, highlighting the value of competing against high-level international teams and the opportunities the tournament provided for their growth.
Arab News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
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
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Green Falcons settle in Austin, finalize preparations for USA game
AUSTIN: The Saudi national football team has touched down in Austin, Texas, and is now in the final stretch of its preparations for Thursday night's highly anticipated game against the United States at Q2 Stadium. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Arriving from San Diego late Tuesday, the squad was greeted by Saudi Arabia's Consul General in Houston, Shafi Al-Otaibi. Saudi Football Federation President Yasser Al-Misehal extending his thanks to the consulate for their hospitality and the smooth coordination of arrival logistics. Once settled, the Green Falcons got straight to work. Under the watchful eye of head coach Herve Renard, the team trained at St. Edward's University. The session featured a mix of warm-ups, and a short game on half the pitch, before winding down with stretching routines. Injury updates came from the sidelines, where Hassan Kadesh and Mohannad Al-Saad continued their recovery work individually, guided by the team's medical staff. Saudi Arabia will hold one final training session on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. local time, again at St. Edward's. The opening 15 minutes will be open to the media.
Arab News
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Free entry for fans as Saudi Arabia face crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia
RIYADH: Fans will be granted free entry to Al-Inma Stadium on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia take on Australia in a must-win World Cup qualifier, the Saudi Football Federation announced on Sunday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The final match of the third round of Asia's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be staged in Jeddah, with more than 60,000 supporters expected at the stadium. The federation's decision to open the gates free of charge was confirmed via the national team's fan council on social media platform X, citing 'appreciation of the support from the nation's fans.' The Green Falcons face a daunting task, as only a win by five goals or more will secure direct qualification to the 2026 tournament. Failure to meet that target will see Saudi Arabia move into the fourth qualifying round. That stage features six teams split into two groups, with each group winner earning a direct World Cup berth. The runners-up will meet in a two-legged playoff to determine Asia's representative in the intercontinental playoff.
Arab News
01-06-2025
- General
- Arab News
Saudi national team steps up preparations for Bahrain World Cup qualifier
RIYADH: The Saudi national football team resumed training on Sunday evening as preparations intensify for Thursday's crucial clash against Bahrain in the ninth round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Under the guidance of head coach Herve Renard, the session at Ettifaq Club Stadium featured warm-ups, possession drills, tactical exercises, and stretching routines. Several players were sidelined due to injuries, including Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, Abdulrahman Al-Aboud, and Jihad Zekr, who was injured during the recent King's Cup final, as well as Muhannad Al-Saad, who was hurt in a previous friendly. Mohamed Bakr continued his rehabilitation program, while Muteb Al-Harbi began recovery work with the medical team. Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri took part in recovery drills only. The team will hold a closed training session on Monday evening as preparations continue.
