Green on the Brink: Saudi Arabia Set for Arab Cup 2025 Warm-Ups Against Ivory Coast and Algeria
Saudi Arabia’s national team is stepping up preparations for the Arab Cup 2025 with two November friendlies. The Green will host Ivory Coast on November 14 and Algeria on November 18 at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. The matches aim to test the squad against two recent Africa Cup of Nations champions while Hervé Renard shapes the team. The team has already secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup via the Asian playoff, providing a solid foundation for the new cycle. The article also highlights the revival of Saudi football and Renard’s influence.