Saudi national team cancels Alkhobar camp and friendlies after Asian Cup rescheduling
Saudi Arabia's football team cancels Alkhobar training camp and friendlies against Qatar and Jordan after Asian Cup 2027 dates are changed.
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AIThe administrative and technical staff of the Saudi Arabian national football team have decided to cancel the preparatory training camp that was scheduled to take place in Alkhobar from December 21, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
This decision follows the Asian Football Confederation's announcement of new dates for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which was originally set for January 7 to February 5, 2027.
The team has also canceled two friendly matches that were part of the camp program: the first against Qatar on December 27, 2026, and the second against Jordan on January 2, 2027, after coordination with both national teams.
The canceled camp was intended to be the final phase of the Saudi team's preparations for the continental tournament before the confederation's rescheduling decision.