Saudi Arabia and Senegal end scoreless in final World Cup friendly
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RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia played to a scoreless draw against 10-man Senegal on Wednesday in the teams’ final friendly before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The match was held at San Antonio Stadium in the U.S. state of Texas as part of the final phase of Saudi Arabia’s preparation program for the tournament.
Saudi head coach Georgios Donis fielded a strong starting line-up in the first half before making 10 changes after the break.
Saudi Arabia created several early chances, with Musab Al Juwary going close in the 10th minute after a pass from captain Salem Al Dawsari.
Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais saved a header from Lamine Camara in the 14th minute, while Mohammed Abu Al Shamat missed a chance to put Saudi Arabia ahead in the 30th minute when he headed over the bar from close range.
Senegal pressed in the closing stages of the first half but did not seriously trouble Al Owais.
Substitute Ayman Yahya fired a long-range effort just after the hour mark that narrowly missed the right post.
Senegal finished the match with 10 players after forward Nicolas Jackson was sent off in the 84th minute for a second yellow card.
Saudi Arabia will begin its World Cup Group H campaign against Uruguay on June 16 before facing Spain and Cape Verde. Senegal will open its Group I campaign against France before taking on Norway and Iraq.
Source: SPA, Reuters
