The Saudi Arabia national team has confirmed the start of the new season, which includes their upcoming matches against Bahrain and Australia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
What happened?
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation's board of directors approved the start of the new season (2025-2026), beginning with the Saudi Super Cup tournament from August 19-23, 2025.
Why does it matter?
The new schedule comes at a critical time for the team, as they prepare for their upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, following their last match against Cape Verde, which ended in a 0-0 draw on June 27, 2026.
What's next?
The team will look to build on their recent form, having recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, with their most recent result being the 0-0 draw against Cape Verde on June 27, 2026.
The Saudi Arabia national team has confirmed the start of the new season, which includes their upcoming matches against Bahrain and Australia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, following their last match against Cape Verde, which ended in a 0-0 draw on June 27, 2026.
