MIAMI — Saudi Arabia’s supporters have begun turning Miami green ahead of the Green Falcons’ FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Uruguay, creating a vibrant atmosphere as anticipation builds for the team’s first match of the tournament.Saudi fans gathered across the city in the days leading up to Monday’s clash, chanting traditional songs and rallying behind the national team as preparations entered their final stages.The fan presence marks the start of a series of organized activities aimed at backing the Green Falcons throughout their World Cup campaign and providing a strong home-away-from-home atmosphere in the United States.**media[2722036]**Players have repeatedly acknowledged the importance of fan support during the team’s training camp, with several members of the squad expressing their appreciation for the supporters’ efforts.Striker Saleh Al-Shehri described Saudi fans as the team’s biggest source of motivation.”The Saudi fans are our main driving force,” Al-Shehri said. “We need their support, and hopefully we can deliver performances that make them proud.”Defender Ali Lajami also thanked supporters for their presence in Miami.”We appreciate their continuous support and look forward to seeing them behind us in the upcoming matches,” he said.Winger Khalid Al-Ghannam said the squad’s ambition is to compete strongly and challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.”Our goal is to produce performances worthy of Saudi Arabia and compete for qualification to the next stage,” he said.Saudi Arabia opens its Group H campaign against Uruguay before facing Spain and Cape Verde, with the Green Falcons aiming to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since the 1994 World Cup.
MIAMI — Saudi Arabia’s supporters have begun turning Miami green ahead of the Green Falcons’ FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Uruguay, creating a vibrant atmosphere as anticipation builds for the team’s first match of the tournament.Saudi fans gathered across the city in the days leading up to Monday’s clash, chanting traditional songs and rallying behind the national team as preparations entered their final stages.The fan presence marks the start of a series of organized activities aimed at backing the Green Falcons throughout their World Cup campaign and providing a strong home-away-from-home atmosphere in the United States.**media[2722036]**Players have repeatedly acknowledged the importance of fan support during the team’s training camp, with several members of the squad expressing their appreciation for the supporters’ efforts.Striker Saleh Al-Shehri described Saudi fans as the team’s biggest source of motivation.”The Saudi fans are our main driving force,” Al-Shehri said. “We need their support, and hopefully we can deliver performances that make them proud.”Defender Ali Lajami also thanked supporters for their presence in Miami.”We appreciate their continuous support and look forward to seeing them behind us in the upcoming matches,” he said.Winger Khalid Al-Ghannam said the squad’s ambition is to compete strongly and challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.”Our goal is to produce performances worthy of Saudi Arabia and compete for qualification to the next stage,” he said.Saudi Arabia opens its Group H campaign against Uruguay before facing Spain and Cape Verde, with the Green Falcons aiming to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since the 1994 World Cup.
