Saudi Arabia XI vs Spain – Predicted lineup and team news

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·21 Juni 2026

Saudi Arabia XI vs Spain – Predicted lineup and team news

Saudi Arabia arrive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday looking to build on a resilient opening display.

Georgios Donis earned widespread praise for engineering a disciplined, compact performance against Uruguay on matchday one — a result that left Group H level on points and gave the Green Falcons genuine belief heading into this fixture.

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Absorbing pressure and hitting on the counter has become Saudi Arabia’s calling card under Donis, and they will need every bit of that tactical discipline against a Spain side desperate to prove themselves after their Cape Verde disappointment.

Saudi Arabia team news

Donis has a fully fit squad at his disposal and is expected to name an unchanged side from the XI that drew with Uruguay. Mohammed Al-Owais continues in goal.

Abdulelah Al Amri, who scored in the opener, anchors the defensive backline alongside Hassan Al-Tambakti, with Saud Abdulhamid and Moteb Al-Harbi as the wide defenders.

Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Mohamed Kanno form the midfield base, tasked with disrupting Spain’s passing rhythm. Mansour Al-Shamat provides energy and carries the ball in transition.

Captain Salem Al-Dawsari retains his place on the left wing, bringing experience and unpredictability to the attack. The 34-year-old has scored 27 times for his country and will be Saudi Arabia’s most dangerous outlet.

Firas Al-Buraikan leads the line, having scored 15 international goals, with Musab Al-Juwayr supporting him through pressing and movement in behind.

Saudi Arabia predicted lineup

Saudi Arabia possible starting XI: Al-Owais; Abdulhamid, Al Tambakti, Al Amri, Al Harbi; Al Shamat, Al-Khaibari, Kanno, S. Al-Dawsari; Al Buraikan, Al-Juwayr