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Arab News
3 days ago
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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
5 days ago
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- Arab News
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
- Sport
- Arab News
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.
Arab News
03-06-2025
- General
- Arab News
Green Falcons finalize preparations for Bahrain World Cup qualifier
DHAHRAN: The Saudi Arabian national football team concluded a key training session on Tuesday evening as preparations intensify for their upcoming AFC World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Their crucial qualifier will kick off this Thursday as part of the ninth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Under the guidance of head coach Herve Renard, the Green Falcons trained at Ettifaq Club Stadium in Dammam, with the session featuring warm-ups, passing drills, tactical exercises, and a full-pitch training match between two squads. The team left for Bahrain after the session. On the injury front, players Muhannad Al-Saad and Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti continued their respective rehabilitation programs under the supervision of the national team's medical staff. The squad is scheduled to hold its final training session on Wednesday at Bahrain National Stadium, with the first 15 minutes open to media coverage.
