Australian national team players have expressed their concerns about the anticipated atmosphere in the city of Jeddah, ahead of the crucial match against the Saudi national team on Tuesday at the Al-Inma Stadium.

Connor Metcalf, the midfielder, confirmed that the clash against the "Green" will be a tough test, despite Australia's victory in their last encounter against Japan, noting that the crowd pressure will be immense.

Metcalf explained that his team is fully aware that Saudi Arabia will fight for victory, saying: "We know the magnitude of the challenge, and we will do everything we can to hold our ground amid this great crowd enthusiasm."

He added that the Australian team is prepared to deal with the charged atmosphere, indicating that they may resort to slowing down the game or disrupting the rhythm through legitimate tricks to curb the Saudi team's momentum.

For his part, Brandon Murillo expressed his concern about the rising temperatures, expecting them to reach 40 degrees Celsius, confirming that the large attendance could exceed 50,000 fans.

Murillo pointed out that the Australian national team has mentally prepared for such conditions, but playing in this atmosphere will be a tough challenge that requires high concentration and tactical discipline.