Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi Arabia national football team, has officially announced the Green Falcons’ preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The initial squad includes 30 players and will later be reduced to the final 26-man roster in accordance with FIFA World Cup regulations.
One of the standout selections was the first-ever national team call-up for midfielder Alaa Al Hajji, alongside several experienced stars and key players expected to lead Saudi Arabia in the tournament.
The goalkeeping department features Mohammed Al Owais, Nawaf Al Aqidi, Ahmed Al Kassar, and Abdulquddus Atiyah.
Defenders selected include Abdulelah Al Amri, Hassan Tambakti, Jehad Thakri, Ali Lajami, Hassan Kadesh, Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Ali Majrashi, Moteb Al Harbi, Nawaf Boushal, and Zakaria Hawsawi.
Midfielders include Mohammed Kanno, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Ziyad Al Johani, Nasser Al Dawsari, Musab Al Juwayr, Alaa Al Hajji, Salem Al Dawsari, Khaled Al Ghannam, Ayman Yahya, Sultan Mandash, and Saleh Abu Al Shamat.
The attacking line includes Firas Al Buraikan, Abdullah Al Salem, Saleh Al Shehri, and Abdullah Al Hamdan.
Saudi Arabia will begin its World Cup campaign against Uruguay on June 16 in Group H, which also includes Spain and Cape Verde.
