Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia have entered the final phase of their World Cup build-up, with coach Donis confirming a 26-man squad on June 1 after a brief training camp in New York. The trimmed group, with five players omitted and three kept as stand-bys, will look to rebound from a 2-1 friendly defeat by Ecuador as they fine-tune tactics ahead of the tournament. With the World Cup just weeks away, the side are intent on sharpening cohesion and securing a strong start in the group stage.