Saudi Arabia Set to Face Algeria in Key Friendly Match

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Arabian national football team will face Algeria in an international friendly on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium. Both teams have qualified for the World Cup and are looking to prepare for upcoming tournaments.

Saudi Arabia secured their World Cup spot after a 0-0 draw with Iraq in October, marking their third consecutive appearance in the global tournament. Under the management of a French coach, the Green Falcons have shown significant improvement, winning their last match against Ivory Coast 1-0.

Waheb Saleh scored the decisive goal against Ivory Coast, bringing his contributions to three goals in four matches. The team is focusing on maintaining their strong home record, as they have not lost a friendly at home since March 2023. However, they have a tendency to concede early, having let opponents score first in six of their past eight matches.

Algeria comes into this match with momentum, having topped Group G in their World Cup qualifiers, finishing seven points clear of Uganda. They have not lost in their last five games, with four victories. Their recent form includes a win against Zimbabwe, which added to their confidence before facing Saudi Arabia.

The last encounter between these two teams was in 2018, where Saudi Arabia emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. The Fennec Foxes aim to improve upon this record in their upcoming match.

Algeria’s coach Yegishe Melikyan will be eager to utilize this friendly as a stepping stone for their preparations heading into the Arab Cup and then the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

In terms of lineups, Saudi Arabia is expected to miss defender Hassan Al Tambakti due to a foot injury. Meanwhile, Algeria will rely on their top striker, who recently added to his international tally in the victory over Zimbabwe.

As both teams prepare, this match promises to be a competitive affair, with each side looking to build on their recent success and refine their strategies ahead of crucial tournaments.