Saudi Arabia assemble in Doha on the evening of Sunday, 8 November, for a camp running until 17 November, according to a Saudi Press Agency report published on 7 November. Georgios Donis’s side will play South Korea and Uzbekistan during the FIFA international window.

The report schedules South Korea for 13 November and Uzbekistan for 17 November. That leaves an initial period of training before the first friendly and four days between the two matches, with the camp due to conclude on the date of the second fixture under the announced programme.

The Saudi federation named its squad on 4 November, selecting 30 players. They include Mohammed Al Owais, Hassan Al Tambakti, Saud Abdulhamid and Moteb Al Harbi. Midfield options include Musab Al Juwayr, Mohammed Kanno, Nasser Al Dawsari and Abdullah Al Khaibari, while Firas Al Buraikan, Abdullah Al Hamdan and Abdullah Al Salem feature in the attacking group.

The November gathering comes alongside a change to the later programme. On 5 November, the federation cancelled the Al Khobar camp planned for 21 December–3 January, including friendlies against Qatar on 27 December and Jordan on 2 January. Its statement linked the decision to the Asian Cup’s rescheduling, following coordination with both opponents.

The distinction keeps the calendar clear: the Doha camp and its November fixtures remain in the current announcement, while the cancellation concerns the winter Al Khobar phase. The call-up identifies available squad members rather than a starting lineup; individual match selections remain decisions for the coaching staff during the camp.

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