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Green Falcons hold Alkhobar training session in preparation for World Cup qualifiers
KHOBAR: The Saudi national football team held a training session on Saturday in Alkhobar, as they continue preparing for the decisive ninth and 10th rounds of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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French coach Herve Renard supervised the team as they held a light recovery session at the health facilities of the Green Falcons' base camp, a media statement said.
Injured left back Muteb Al-Harbi continued his rehabilitation program under the medical staff's supervision, while teammate Mohammed Bakr resumed physical training with the team's fitness coach.
After the recovery session ended, Renard gave the players some free time, with the squad scheduled to return later this evening at their base.
The Green Falcons' preparations resume tomorrow night with a full training session at 7 p.m. in Ettifaq Club Stadium.
The first 15 minutes of the session will be open to the media to offer a glimpse into the team's readiness as the qualifiers draw near.
Saudi Arabia stands at third place in Group C with 10 points from eight matches. Japan tops the group on 20 points, while second-place Australia has 13 points.
The Green Falcons play against Bahrain on June 5 and Australia on June 10.
