The Saudi Arabia national football team is preparing to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after drawing with Uruguay 1-1. Yasser Al-Mishal, the president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, said that the team is not afraid to face anyone, emphasizing that participating in the World Cup means facing the best teams in the world. He added that the team has a mix of experienced and young players, who have competed at the highest level in Asia and face international stars every week in the Saudi Pro League. He confirmed that the team is aiming to achieve another upset in the tournament, referring to the win over Argentina in 2022 as part of the history of Saudi Arabian football. He said that the team is aware of the challenge in facing Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde, but believes that the team has the quality, experience, and ambition needed to advance beyond the group stage.