Saudi Arabia HubThe Saudi Arabia national team is preparing to face Japan in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, with coach Roberto Mancini relying on goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Kassar, who is closest to guarding the team's goal.
What happened?
Italian coach Roberto Mancini has relied on Ahmed Al-Kassar in 4 matches, where he led the Green team's goal in the 2023 Asian Cup.
Why does Mancini rely on Al-Kassar?
Mancini added that Al-Kassar is of the second type, which is better, because he strives on himself and has many challenges, and he participated in the construction, but he needs to play in the league, so that his reaction is present.
What comes next?
The Saudi Arabia national team occupies second place in Group 3 of the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with 4 points, while Japan leads the group with a perfect record after the first two rounds.
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Saudi Arabia vs Oman | 2-1 |
| 2023 | Saudi Arabia vs Kyrgyzstan | 1-0 |
The Saudi Arabia national team is seeking to win against Japan in the upcoming match, with Mancini relying on goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Kassar, who is closest to guarding the team's goal
