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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.
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.
Saudi Gazette
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Benzema shines with goal and two assists as Al Ittihad dominate Al Wehda
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Karim Benzema delivered a stellar performance, scoring once and providing two assists to propel Al Ittihad to a commanding 4-1 victory over Al Wehda in Matchweek 20 of the Roshn Saudi League on set up Muhannad Al Shanqeeti to open the scoring in the 35th minute, before doubling Al Ittihad's lead with a goal of his own just before halftime (45').Despite Jawad El Yamiq pulling one back for Al Wahda in the 42nd minute, Al Ittihad players extended their dominance in the second forward Steven Bergwijn netted in the 60th minute, while Houssem Aouar sealed the win in stoppage time (95').The victory strengthens Al Ittihad's grip on the top spot, as they increase their lead to four points over second-placed Al Hilal, setting up an eagerly anticipated showdown between the two sides in Jeddah next week. Meanwhile, Al Wehda remain in 17th place with 13 points, continuing their struggle near the relegation zone.
