Sport Minister and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz visited here yesterday the training facility of the Saudi national football team, which is currently preparing for the third round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) matches qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Prince Abdulaziz met with the players before their training session, and emphasized the importance of focusing and showing dedication in this crucial phase. The minister expressed confidence in the team's ability to achieve positive results and qualify for the World Cup 2026. Under the guidance of coach Roberto Mancini, the team conducted a training session at King Abdullah Sports City stadium. It will continue preparations with a closed-door training session this evening at 6 pm. Source: Saudi Press Agency
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