Saudi Arabia faces a passport issue with Saud Abdulhamid before the World Cup. The theft of Saud Abdulhamid's passport in Amsterdam delays his arrival to the Saudi national team's training camp.

What happened?

Saud Abdulhamid was in Amsterdam for his wedding ceremony when his private vehicle was broken into, resulting in the loss of his passport.

Why it matters?

The situation affects the Saudi Arabia national team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, where Saud Abdulhamid is a key player.

What comes next?

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is working to resolve the issue in cooperation with the Dutch authorities and the Saudi Embassy in the Netherlands to issue new documents for Saud Abdulhamid