AFC Asian Cup
Drawn in Group F, the three-time AFC Asian Cup champions have Thailand, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman for company.
Regular challengers
This will be Saudi Arabia's 11th appearance in the AFC Asian Cup, and they have not missed out since their debut in 1984. Only Islamic Republic of Iran (49) have played more matches in the tournament since their first appearance than Saudi Arabia (48).
This will be Saudi Arabia's 11th appearance in the AFC Asian Cup, and they have not missed out since their debut in 1984. Only Islamic Republic of Iran (49) have played more matches in the tournament since their first appearance than Saudi Arabia (48).
Good vibes
Saudi Arabia won the second of their AFC Asian Cup titles when Qatar hosted the 1988 edition. The West Asian side defeated Korea Republic on penalties in the final.
Saudi Arabia won the second of their AFC Asian Cup titles when Qatar hosted the 1988 edition. The West Asian side defeated Korea Republic on penalties in the final.
Long wait
Saudi Arabia will be determined to return to the pinnacle of Asian football, having won the last of their AFC Asian Cup titles in 1996.
Saudi Arabia will be determined to return to the pinnacle of Asian football, having won the last of their AFC Asian Cup titles in 1996.
No stalemates please
Saudi Arabia are on the joint longest streak in the history of the AFC Asian Cup without a draw, a run that currently extends to 15 matches (alongside Qatar).
Saudi Arabia are on the joint longest streak in the history of the AFC Asian Cup without a draw, a run that currently extends to 15 matches (alongside Qatar).
In great company
Salem Al Dawsari has made the most number of AFC Asian Cup match appearances among the current generation of Saudi Arabian players. Having played six matches, he sits alongside Waleed Abdullah and Fahad Al-Mawlid. However, Mohammed Al-Khlaiwi remains the Saudi Arabia record holder with 15 appearances.
Salem Al Dawsari has made the most number of AFC Asian Cup match appearances among the current generation of Saudi Arabian players. Having played six matches, he sits alongside Waleed Abdullah and Fahad Al-Mawlid. However, Mohammed Al-Khlaiwi remains the Saudi Arabia record holder with 15 appearances.
Saudi Arabia's Group F matches
v Oman (January 16)
v Kyrgyz Republic (January 21)
v Thailand (January 25)
v Oman (January 16)
v Kyrgyz Republic (January 21)
v Thailand (January 25)
