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The Saudi Arabian striker spoke after the heavy defeat against Spain
Saudi Arabia striker Abdullah Al-Hamdan confirmed that the players have many excuses for the heavy defeat against Spain, preferring to talk about the next match against Cape Verde.
The Saudi Arabian team lost 0-4 to the Spanish teamDuring their joint meeting today, Sunday, at the “Mercedes-Benz” stadium in Atlanta, USA, in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Al-Hamdan said in statements given to the Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiya. “First of all, we’re sorry for all of you, and we’re sadder than you. We wanted to be at a better level.”
“This is not the right time to talk, we are in a sensitive period, everything is not over yet, and we have a crucial meeting ahead of us.”
He added: “I can say that the coach has not been with us for a long time and that we are playing in this style for the first time. I can make many excuses, but it is not the right time for that.”
Al-Hamdan reflects on Saudi Arabia coach Greek Giorgos Donis’ decision to rely on five defenders against Spain, marking the Greens’ first appearance under his leadership.
“We have a crucial match in 4 days, and we all came here for one goal, that is to qualify for the next round, and the last match is in our hands. If we don’t win, it means that we really don’t deserve to be present (in the 32nd round).
The Saudi Arabian national team will face Cape Verde at dawn next Saturday in the third and final round of the group stage, where they have no choice but to win to qualify for the 32nd round of the World Cup.
