Omani goalkeeper, Ali al Habsi, believes that Egypt and Saudi Arabia have a chance to reach the second round at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. “Arab teams are experienced and I expect great performances from them at the World Cup,” Habsi told press on Thursday.
For the first time in the history of the tournament, Four Arab teams will participate in the World Cup. The World Cup สมัคร บอล draw put Egypt and Saudi Arabia at Group A against Uruguay and the host nation, Russia. On the other hand, Tunisia plays in Group G alongside Panama, England and Belgium while Morocco plays in Group B alongside Spain, Portugal and Iran.
Habsi, who plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, added “I think that Egypt or Saudi Arabia will make it to the second round.” Asked about Saudi Arabia's opening game against Russia, he said "The whole world will watch Saudi Arabia at the opening and I hope to see them play well and not be affected by pressure.”
Saudi Arabia participates สมัคร บอล in the World Cup for the fifth time in their history and the first time since 2006. The World Cup draw put Saudi Arabia against Morocco in 1994 and Tunisia in 2006, where Saudi Arabia defeated Morocco 2-1 while their game against Tunisia ended with a 2-2 draw.