Saudi Soccer Prep: Asian Cup Friendly Matches
Saudi Soccer Prep: Asian Cup Friendly Matches
Saudi Arabia's soccer team is preparing for the Asian Cup in Qatar next month. Before the tournament, they'll have friendly matches against Lebanon, Palestine, and Hong Kong. All these games will happen in Doha, Qatar, where the Saudi national team, coached by Roberto Mancini from Italy, will be in training from December 31 to January 11.
Here's the schedule for the friendly matches:
- January 4: Saudi Arabia vs. Lebanon
- January 9: Saudi Arabia vs. Palestine
- The next day: Saudi Arabia vs. Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia, a three-time champion of the Asian Cup, is in Group F for the tournament. They'll be playing against Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, and Oman.
The Asian Cup starts on January 12, and Qatar will kick off the tournament playing against Lebanon.