Saudi Arabia have unveiled their build-up plan for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, with two training camps and four friendly matches before the tournament. The Kingdom will host the competition from 7 January to 5 February and have also confirmed the dates and venues of their Group A fixtures.
Two camps before the tournament
In a statement posted on their official "X" account on Thursday, the federation confirmed the team will stage two training camps before the tournament and play four friendlies against Asian sides. The first camp is in Qatar from 9 to 17 November, while the second phase takes the squad to Khobar from 21 December until 3 January.
Friendly schedule
Saudi Arabia will meet South Korea and Uzbekistan in friendlies during the first camp. They will then face Qatar on 27 December and Jordan on 2 January, with the Jordan fixture to be played behind closed doors.
Group A opponents
The draw handed the hosts a spot in Group A alongside Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. Saudi Arabia open their campaign against Palestine on 7 January at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium, before playing Oman at the same venue on 12 January.
Final group match
Saudi Arabia's third group match is against Kuwait on 17 January at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.