Saudi Arabia predicted lineup vs Spain for FIFA World Cup 2026

Can Saudi Arabia pull out yet another upset in the FIFA World Cup with a win over European champions Spain?

Perched high in the scenic rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Georgia, USA, gears up to host the match week 2 fixture in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026. European champions Spain and Saudi Arabia lock horns in what is set to be a thrilling contest.

The Green Falcons advanced past the group stages only once, back in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. That was also the last time the World Cup was played on American soil.

They are coming after holding two-time world champions Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in the last game. For the first time since 1994, they scored the first goal in a World Cup game.

A win in the next game would almost guarantee their berth in the knockout stages. Even a draw against Spain would not be a bad result. They next face Cape Verde in their final group stage game.

In this article, we take a closer look at Saudi Arabia’s predicted lineup for the big game against Spain.

Who all will be expected to be in the starting lineup?

Firstly, credit where it’s due to Greek gaffer Georgios Donis. He was appointed as Saudi head coach just two months before the World Cup and still managed to hold Uruguay to a 1-1 draw.

Al Owais was brilliant between the sticks in the last game. He is expected to continue with two Al Hilal defenders at the back.

Al Amri, the Al Nassr centre back, will be a key player to watch out for after he scored the opening goal for Saudi Arabia against Uruguay in their first game.

Saudi Arabia’s predicted XI against Spain

Saudi Arabia Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais (GK); Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi; Al Shamat, Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Salem Al-Dawsari (c); Firas Al-Buraikan, Musab Al-Juwayr

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