Striker Saleh Al-Shehri explained that the Saudi national team's group in the 2026 World Cup will not be easy at all, emphasizing that the draw held in Washington has placed the Green Falcons facing significant challenges that require full preparation and high focus.

Al-Shahri praised the Saudi national team's qualification in the Arab Cup after their victory over the Comoros Islands, extending his congratulations to the Saudi people. He affirmed that the team successfully completed the first stage, while more steps await them to reach the ultimate goal in the tournament.

Al-Shahri explained that his status as one of the key pillars does not give him priority over his teammates, emphasizing that all players work according to the coach's instructions and that victory is the shared goal, whether they start as starters or sit on the bench.

Al-Shahri pointed out that coach Renard was close to the players despite being in the United States to attend the World Cup draw, explaining that his continuous communications and pre-match lectures boosted the team's morale and conveyed his instructions to them accurately.

In a related context, player Saleh Abu Al-Shamat confirmed that the national team is steadily progressing toward its goal in the Arab Cup, noting that the second win gives them additional confidence ahead of the match against Morocco, which they consider an important milestone on the path to the title.

Abu Al-Shamat emphasized that the Green team's World Cup group is tough, but they are capable of rising to the challenge. He explained that thinking about the World Cup is currently postponed, and that their full focus is on the Arab Championship and achieving the best possible result.

Abu Al-Shamat concluded his speech by praising coach Renard and the technical staff, emphasizing that their technical support reached the players even off the field. He dedicated the recent victory to them and expressed his hope that the coach would be present for the match against Morocco so they could celebrate together.