Saudi Arabia edge Ivory Coast 1-0 in friendly | OneFootball

Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the national teams of Saudi Arabia and Ivory Coast faced each other on Friday afternoon in a friendly match held on Saudi territory. The home team won 1-0, with a goal scored by Saleh Abu Al-Shamat.

Status of the Teams

Both are already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and have no qualifying matches scheduled for this FIFA date.

📋 Match Summary

🟢⚪ SAUDI ARABIA 1 x 0 IVORY COAST 🟠⚪🟢

🏆 Competition: International Friendly 🏟️ Venue: King Abdullah Sport City 📅 Date: November 14, 2025 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the Match Went

At 8 minutes into the first half, the Ivorian defense made a mistake in their build-up and gifted the ball to Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, who finished into the goalkeeper's left corner to score the first and only goal of the match. Both teams used the second half to make changes and test their squads.

Upcoming Matches

Saudi Arabia

Ivory Coast

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