The Saudi Arabia national football team is preparing to face Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mohammed Kanno confirms the team's confidence in qualifying for the next round. The Saudi national team is preparing to face Uruguay on Tuesday, in the first round of the group stage, in an early and difficult test against one of the most prominent teams nominated for qualification, in a group that also includes Spain and Cape Verde, which makes every point of great importance from the start. Kanno said in a press statement before the match: “We seek to honor Saudi football in the World Cup, and we realize the size of the responsibility placed upon us, the draw between Spain and Cape Verde does not occupy us at all, our focus is entirely on ourselves and on presenting the best we have on the field”. He added: “Uruguay is a great team with high experiences and capabilities, but we trust in our abilities and play to win, not just to appear with dignity. Our goal is to achieve a strong start that enhances our chances of qualifying”. Kanno concluded his statement by emphasizing the importance of crowd support, saying: “We need the support of the Saudi crowd in this stage, their presence gives us a great boost on the field, and we promise them that we will fight until the last minute to achieve a positive result”. Mohammed Kanno is one of the important players in the Saudi national team, where he plays in the midfield position. Kanno has high skills in ball control and dribbling, making him one of the important players in the team. It is expected that Kanno will play an important role in the match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, where the team will face a tough opponent in a strong group.