RIYADH — Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis has named a 30-man preliminary squad for the Green Falcons’ preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The squad, announced on Friday, includes a core group of experienced internationals led by captain Salem Al-Dawsari, alongside familiar names such as Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Kanno, Hassan Al Tambakti, Ali Lajami and Feras Al Brikan.
Donis, who was appointed Saudi Arabia manager in April following the departure of Hervé Renard, will lead the Green Falcons into their second consecutive World Cup appearance.
Saudi Arabia have been drawn in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, with the Green Falcons aiming to build on their memorable 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar, where they stunned eventual champions Argentina in the group stage.
The preliminary squad features four goalkeepers, including Mohammed Al Owais and Nawaf Alaqidi, while the defensive unit is headlined by Saud Abdulhamid and Hassan Kadesh.
In midfield, Salem Al-Dawsari, Musab Al Juwayr and Aiman Yahya are among the notable selections, while the attack includes Saleh Al Shehri, Abdullah Al Hamdan and Feras Al Brikan.
Saudi Arabia are expected to hold their final training camp in the United States before the tournament begins next month.
The full preliminary squad:
Goalkeepers: Abdulqudos Attiah, Ahmed Al Kassar, Mohammed Al Owais, Nawaf Alaqidi.
Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Jehad Thikri, Abdullah Al Amri, Hassan Al Tambakti, Ali Lajami, Hassan Kadesh, Zakaria Hawsawi, Ali Majrashi, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Nasser Al Dawsari, Mohammed Kanno, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Moteb Al Harbi, Nawaf Buwashl.
Midfielders: Saleh Abu Al Shamat, Sultan Mandash, Ala Al Hejji, Musab Al Juwayr, Ziyad Al Johani, Aiman Yahya, Salem Al-Dawsari.
Forwards: Feras Al Brikan, Saleh Al Shehri, Abdullah Al Hamdan, Abdullah Al Salem, Khalid Al Ghannam.
Source: Saudi Gazette