A news report revealed the possibility of holding a high-profile friendly match between the national teams of Egypt and Saudi Arabia during the international break next March, in the Qatari capital, Doha, as part of both teams' preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper, negotiations are currently underway between officials from the Saudi and Egyptian football federations to hold a friendly match on either March 30 or 31, as part of a preparation program through which both parties aim to enhance their technical readiness ahead of the global competition.

The newspaper pointed out that the Saudi national team plans to play another friendly match during the same period against a strong European team with a playing style similar to that of Spain. Additionally, the option of facing a South American team remains on the table, especially since the Green Falcons have been drawn into a group that includes Uruguay for the 2026 World Cup.

The report confirmed that the technical and administrative staff of the Saudi national team are still in the process of finalizing arrangements for the upcoming international break program, aiming to secure friendly matches with a strong competitive nature. These matches will help test as many players as possible before the Green Falcons begin their World Cup journey, which starts with a match against Uruguay, followed by Spain, and concludes the group stage with a game against Cape Verde.