The Saudi national team has launched its training in Japan, in preparation for a fiery encounter against the Samurai team in the eighth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The training sessions witnessed a high level of focus from the coaching staff led by Frenchman Hervé Renard amidst an atmosphere of enthusiasm and discipline.

The Green team faced a significant blow with the exclusion of Mohammed Kanno, Hassan Kadhsh, and Saud Abdulhamid due to varying injuries before the anticipated match. These absences have complicated Renard's calculations, who is now required to find quick alternatives to compensate for the influential trio.

The French coach is racing against time to prepare the optimal lineup from the available players, despite the difficulty of the task against Japan. Renard emphasized the importance of focus and commitment, relying on the readiness of the young elements and new faces in the team.

It is expected that Nawaf Al-Aqidi will start as the goalkeeper, with the defense line consisting of Majrashi, Lajami, Tambakti, and Boshul. In midfield: Al-Dosari, Al-Ghamdi, Al-Juwaire, while the attack will be led by Salem Al-Dosari, Al-Buraikan, and Ayman Yahya.