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The Saudi Arabia national team has suffered a new blow with the injury of Hassan Tambakti. Occurred during the match against Cape Verde, early Saturday, in the third and final round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
What happened?
There were doubts about Tambakti's readiness to participate in the match, after he suffered from muscle pain during the past few days, which caused his absence from one of the training sessions.
Why does it matter?
Tambakti's injury adds to the woes of the Saudi Arabia national team in a decisive match where they seek to achieve a win in order to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the round of 32 of the World Cup.
What comes next?
The Saudi Arabia national team defender left the field on a stretcher, in a scene that caused concern for the technical staff and the Saudi fans, and the coach Georgios Donis decided to make an emergency substitution by pushing Ali Lajami to compensate for Tambakti's absence.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates | 0-0 |
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Finally, this injury comes at a critical time for the team, as they top the schedule of upcoming matches, and look to achieve positive results in the tournament. The recent form of the team has been 1W-1D-3L, with the last result being a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates on 2025-12-18.
