Saudi Defender Abdulhamid Joins US Camp After Passport Theft Delay

Saudi Arabia defender Saud Abdulhamid is set to join the national team's training camp in the United States on Thursday, overcoming a significant delay caused by passport theft. The 26-year-old player's departure was postponed after his passport was stolen during a break-in while he was attending his wedding ceremony in Amsterdam.

Abdulhamid was originally scheduled to report for the preparatory camp in Riyadh on Monday before traveling with the squad. However, the incident in Amsterdam necessitated a replacement passport, which Saudi authorities assisted him in securing. Expressing his relief and anticipation, Abdulhamid shared on social media platform X, "Let’s go to the World Cup."

The Saudi national team is currently undertaking a series of training camps in New York and Texas as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Coach Georgios Donis has named a 30-man preliminary squad for these sessions. The team is scheduled to play friendly matches against Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and Senegal to fine-tune their strategies and team cohesion.

Saudi Arabia's World Cup campaign is set to begin on June 15 in Miami against Uruguay. They will then face Spain in Atlanta on June 21, followed by a match against Cape Verde in Houston on June 26. Abdulhamid's timely arrival is a boost for the squad as they intensify their preparations for the global tournament.

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Let’s go to the World Cup.