Saudi national team to play four friendlies ahead of 2027 Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia's national football team will play four friendlies in Qatar and Alkhobar as part of preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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AIThe Saudi Arabian national football team has announced its preparation program for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which will be hosted by the Kingdom from January 7 to February 5, 2027, in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alkhobar.
The program consists of two phases. The first phase will take place in Qatar from November 9 to 17, 2026, featuring friendly matches against South Korea and Uzbekistan on November 13 and 17.
The second phase will be held in Alkhobar from December 21, 2026, to January 3, 2027, during which the Saudi team will play friendlies against Qatar and Jordan on December 27 and January 2.
Saudi Arabia will compete in Group A at the 2027 Asian Cup, alongside Palestine, Oman, and Kuwait.