Saudi Arabia to kick-off FIFA World Cup 2018 preparations against Iraq

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Saudi Arabia to kick-off FIFA World Cup 2018 preparations against Iraq

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia have revealed their plans to prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia. The Green Falcons are one of the five teams representing the AFC in this summer’s tournament.

Coach Juan Antonio Pizzi announced a five-stage programme which sees Saudi Arabia face eight opponents on the road, starting with a historic away match in Basra against Iraq on February 27, the first time the Saudi national team will visit Iraq since the Gulf Cup in 1979. The preparations conclude against World Champions Germany six days before the World Cup kick-off.

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