Doha: Saudi national team assistant coach François Rodrigues held a press conference today in Doha to highlight the Saudi team's preparations for facing Comoros tomorrow in the second round of the group stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. Rodrigues stressed the importance of a strong start in the tournament, noting that the opening-match win against Oman gave the team a significant morale boost. He emphasized his respect for the Comoros team and the desire to build on the first victory and continue progressing in the tournament. According to Saudi Press Agency, the assistant coach also highlighted the team's readiness to compete for the title, noting that the squad has a clear plan, the ability to adapt to various field conditions, and full preparedness to face strong teams in the competition. Saudi national team player Saleh Al-Shehri stressed the players' readiness for the Comoros match, saying that it represents an important step toward qualification, with the team fully prepared to deliver its best p erformance and secure the three points.
Sunday, April 26, 2026