Detailed Analysis of Saudi Arabia's National Team Selection in the World Cup

Antolín Gonzalo, assistant coach and individual performance trainer for Al-Qadsiah, provides a comprehensive analysis of the Saudi Arabian national team, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses heading into the World Cup.

Clara Montoya | Sun, 06/21/2026 - 16:30
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Detailed Analysis of Saudi Arabia's Selection in the World Cup
Detailed Analysis of Saudi Arabia's Selection in the World Cup

Antolín Gonzalo, assistant coach and individual performance trainer at Al-Qadsiah, offers a comprehensive analysis of the Saudi Arabian national team, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses leading up to the World Cup.

Saudi Arabia's path to the World Cup

Since Georgios Donis took over as head coach, Saudi Arabia has undergone significant changes in their style of play. Donis, familiar with Saudi football, has implemented an aggressive strategy that focuses on quickly regaining possession and pressing in the opponent's half.

Key aspects of the Saudi team

In terms of goalkeeping, Mohammed Al-Owais stands out for his personality and experience, although he shows certain weaknesses in crucial moments. On the other hand, Musab Al-Juwayr emerges as the standout talent of the team, playing a crucial role in creating plays and linking between lines.

Challenges in the forward line and team leaders

The lack of high-level forwards in the Saudi league poses a challenge for the team, with Firas Al-Buraikan as the main reference. Salem Al-Dawsari, despite not being at his best, remains a key figure in the team, performing at a level comparable to many stars in European leagues.

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