The International Friendly match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea will take place at St. James' Park on Tuesday at 10:00 pm IST.
Saudi Arabia and South Korea will face each other in an international friendly at St. James’ Park on Tuesday evening. This match marks their first encounter since October 2019, when they played to a goalless draw at the Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The Saudi Pro League attracted attention this summer as top players joined Saudi Arabia, aiming to make a mark on the international stage. Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to victory in the 2021 European Championships, was appointed as their manager. The Green Falcons, however, have struggled recently, losing their last five matches, including an exit from the Gulf Cup of Nations with a 2-1 loss to Oman in January and a 2-0 defeat against Iraq. Friendly matches saw them lose 2-1 to both Venezuela and Bolivia in March, followed by a disappointing 3-1 loss to Costa Rica at St. James’ Park. They seek to bounce back with a win in their upcoming match at Newcastle United’s stadium before their first 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jordan in November.
Similar to their upcoming opponents, South Korea has encountered difficulties in recent friendly matches, registering two losses and three draws in their last five games following their World Cup round of 16 exit. The Tigers of Asia have struggled to find the net, scoring only one goal in their last three matches, which came in a lackluster 1-1 draw against El Salvador in June. In their most recent outing against Wales, they failed to secure a win despite dominating possession, managing just one shot on target throughout the match. However, history indicates that South Korea has a favorable record against Saudi Arabia, winning two and drawing two of their last four encounters while keeping clean sheets in all four matches.
Saudi Arabia probable starting lineup: Al-Aqidi, Abdulhamid, Tambakti, Al-Bulayhi, Al-Shahrani, Kanno, Al-Khaibari, Hazazi, Ghareeb, Al-Brikan, Al-Dawsari
South Korea probable starting lineup: Kim, Seol, Jung, Kim, Lee, Hong, Lee, Park, Hwang, Cho, Son
Saudi Arabia
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1-3 (L) |
| Bolivia | 1-2 (L) |
| Venezuela | 1-2 (L) |
| Oman | 1-2 (L) |
| Iraq | 0-2 (L) |
South Korea
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Wales | 0-0 (D) |
| El Salvador | 1-1 (D) |
| Peru | 0-1 (L) |
| Uruguay | 1-2 (L) |
| Colombia | 2-2 (D) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| South Africa draw South Korea | 0-0 |
| South Korea beat Saudi Arabia | 0-2 |
| South Africa draw South Korea | 0-0 |
| South Korea beat Saudi Arabia | 0-2 |
| South Africa draw South Korea | 1-1 |
The International Friendly match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea will take place at St. James’ Park on Tuesday at 10:00 pm IST.
| Saudi Arabia vs South Korea | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 12 |
| Venue | St. James’ Park |
| Kickoff time in Saudi Arabia | 7:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in South Korea | 1:30 am (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:00 pm (Tuesday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via FIFA+. Additionally, the match will be live-streamed on SSC in Saudi Arabia and Coupang Play, TV Chosun in Korean Republic
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