Abu Al-Shamat: We Do Not Fear Spain in the World Cup

Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, a player for the Saudi national team, spoke about the readiness of "Al-Akhdar" to face Spain in the second round of the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that the team enters the match with great confidence and ambition.

The player said on the sidelines of the last training session: "Thank God for the level, but we still have a lot ahead of us. This is just the first step, and we strive to continue in the tournament and prove ourselves."

Abu Al-Shamat touched on the match against Uruguay, explaining that the team benefited from its mistakes in the previous encounter.

He added: "It was a tough match, and we learned from some mistakes. Hopefully, they won't be repeated against Spain."

He confirmed his readiness to play in more than one position according to the needs of the coaching staff led by Georgios Donis.

He said, "I am at the national team's disposal for any position the coach requires, and I try to give my best without falling short."

He emphasized that there is no fear of facing Spain, asserting that the players are accustomed to competing against big stars.

He clarified: "We do not fear Spain. We have played against big names in the Saudi league, and we are ready for any national team."

He sent a message to the supportive Saudi fans in America, asking for their support inside the stadium.

He said, "We see the support of the fans and appreciate it greatly, and God willing, we will make them happy and proud."

He concluded by emphasizing that the team's focus is on improving performance rather than monitoring the competitors.