Saudi national football team head coach Georgios Donis said Friday's match against Cape Verde will be a tough challenge, stressing that his team is determined to secure victory, advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, and make the Saudi fans proud. Speaking at the pre-match press conference held at Houston Stadium in Texas, Donis said: "Cape Verde are a strong team and delivered impressive performances against Spain and Uruguay. We are facing a decisive match that requires us to perform at our best, stay mentally focused, and show cohesion on the pitch. That is exactly what we aim to do." The team concluded its preparations on Thursday in Houston. The training session, the first quarter-hour of which was open to media representatives, was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi Minister of Sports, who met with the players and witnessed the team's final practice. The Green Falcons players conducted their training session at the Houston Dynamo club stadium, under Donis' supervision.
