Al-Owais: Uruguay is a Candidate for the World Cup... We Hope to Repeat the 1994 Achievement

Mohammed Al-Owais, the goalkeeper of the Saudi national team, confirmed the readiness of the Green Falcons' players to face Uruguay in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Al-Owais explained that the Saudi national team has worked on improving its level during the past period through recent friendly matches, with the aim of appearing strong in the world championship.

The Green Falcons' goalkeeper pointed out that the players are aware of the magnitude of the responsibility placed on their shoulders, especially with their participation in the largest football event in the world.

Al-Owais said that the Uruguay national team is one of the strong teams and a contender for the World Cup title, due to its outstanding players in all positions.

He added that the coaching staff and players are not concerned with what is happening around the opponent; instead, they focus on preparing for the match and delivering the best possible performance during the game.

Al-Owais spoke about the harmony within the ranks of the Green Falcons, confirming that the recent period has witnessed a clear development among the players and an increase in understanding before the start of the World Cup.

The Saudi goalkeeper confirmed his good knowledge of some of his teammates in the backline, such as Abdulelah Al-Amri and Hassan Tambakti, noting the readiness of the entire group.

Al-Owais concluded his statements by emphasizing the Saudi national team's ambition to achieve a strong start and the pursuit of repeating the historic achievement accomplished in the 1994 World Cup.