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World Cup 2018: Saudi Arabia announces their 28-man provisional squad

by Rob Williams,

  • Saudi Arabia announces their 28-man squad
  • The national squad will compete against Russia, Uruguay, and Egypt in the group stage matches

Saudi Arabia has named their 28-man provisional squad for the 2018 World Cup.

Head Coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will have to whittle the group down to 23 by June 4, with the tournament starting on June 14.

The national squad represents Saudi Arabia in international games. Saudi Arabia has participated in several international games including FIFA Confederations Cup, AFC Asian Cup, Arabian Gulf Cup, and Arab Nations Cup.

Saudi Arabia is in Group A and will compete against Russia, Uruguay, and Egypt in the group stage matches, World Cup 2018.

World Cup 2018: Saudi Arabia 28-man Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Assaf Al-Qarny, Mohammed Al-Owais, Ya s ser Al-Musailem, Abdullah Al-Mayuf.

Defenders: Mansoor Al-Harbi, Ya s ser Al-Shahrani, Mohammed Al-Breik, Saeed Al-Mowalad, Motaz Hawsawi, Osama Hawsawi, Omar Hawsawi, Mohammed Jahfali, Ali Al-Bulaihi.

Midfielders: Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Abdulmalek Al-Khaibri, Abdullah Otayf, Taiseer Al-Ja s sim, Houssain Al-Mogahwi, Salman Al-Faraj, Nawaf Al-Abed, Mohamed Kanno, Hattan Bahebri, Mohammed Al-Kwikbi, Salem Al-Dawsari, Yehya Al-Shehri.

Forwards: Fahad Al-Muwallad, Mohammad Al-Sahlawi, Muhannad Assiri.