Abdulhamid named sole overseas player in Saudi Arabia World Cup squad
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Saud Abdulhamid of Roma is the only overseas player included in Saudi Arabia's 26-man squad for the World Cup this summer. Abdulhamid, recognized for his time on loan at Lens, is among a selection primarily from the Saudi Pro League. The team, coached by Georgios Donis, is set to compete in Group H, facing Uruguay on 15 June, followed by matches against Spain and Cape Verde. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, kicks off on 11 June.
- •Saud Abdulhamid is the only overseas player selected.
- •Saudi Arabia's squad includes players from various clubs.
- •The team is in Group H with Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde.
- •Saudi Arabia starts their World Cup campaign on 15 June.
- •The tournament begins on 11 June in North America.
- 9:46 AMBBC Football — Abdulhamid only overseas player in Saudi Arabia squad
"Roma defender Saud Abdulhamid is named in Saudi Arabia's 26-man World Cup squad for this summer's tournament.
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