Jeddah, September 22, 2026, SPA — The Saudi national football team continued preparations Monday evening for its 27th Arabian Gulf Cup group-stage opener against Kuwait on September 23 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
The team trained at the sports city’s training grounds under Head Coach Georgios Donis. The crown-prince-chairs-cabinet-session-in-jeddah/”>session included possession drills, attacking tactical exercises, and finishing drills.
The team will conclude its preparations with a training session Tuesday evening at the same grounds. The first 15 minutes will be open to the media.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day on September 23, 2026, commemorating the unification of the country under the leadership of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1932. This year’s celebration comes amid a remarkable national journey marked by transformation and achievements across a wide range of sectors, including the economy, tourism, entertainment, media, sports, and technology, alongside the Kingdom’s growing presence on the international stage. This year’s celebr…