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Al-Owais: Saudi Arabia's World Cup Goalkeeping Ace
15 Jun
Summary
- Mohammed Al-Owais, 34, is Saudi Arabia's likely starting goalkeeper.
- He has 64 international appearances for Saudi Arabia.
- Al-Owais was a key player in the 2022 World Cup upset of Argentina.
Mohammed Al-Owais, a 34-year-old goalkeeper, is the anticipated starter for Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Born in Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia, he currently plays for Al-Ula in the Saudi First Division League. Al-Owais brings extensive international experience, having earned 64 caps for his country prior to the tournament.
His World Cup history includes participating in two previous tournaments. Although he did not start in 2018, he eventually played against Uruguay. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Al-Owais was the primary goalkeeper, leading Saudi Arabia to a memorable 2-1 upset victory against Argentina. He also delivered a notable performance against Mexico.
With these past experiences, Al-Owais is expected to be unfazed by the pressure of the World Cup stage. His leadership and goalkeeping skills will be critical as Saudi Arabia begins its campaign against Uruguay on Monday night and seeks to navigate through the group stage.
