Riyadh, June (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 08 يونيو 2026ء) Supporters hope the Green Falcons can advance beyond the group stage and reach the knockout rounds for only the second time in their history, following their memorable achievement at the 1994 World Cup.
The Saudi national team will enter the tournament under the leadership of Greek coach Georgios Donis, who aims to guide the side to a strong showing despite the challenging competition. Spain, the reigning European champions, are among the leading contenders for the title and boast a squad featuring some of the world's top football talents.
Saudi Arabia will begin its campaign against Uruguay, a nation with a rich World Cup history and winner of the 1930 and 1950 editions. The South American side is coached by veteran manager Marcelo Bielsa and features several standout players.
Meanwhile, Cape Verde enters the tournament seeking to build on its impressive performances in the qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations. Under coach Pedro Leitão Brito, the team will look to deliver competitive performances and demonstrate its ability to challenge more experienced sides on the international stage.
