Saudi Arabia boast strong Uzbekistan record ahead of Qatar friendlies

Saudi Arabia will face South Korea and Uzbekistan in two friendly matches during a training camp in Doha, with their historical record offering contrasting precedents before the November fixtures.

The camp begins on Sunday, during the international break. Saudi Arabia will play South Korea on 13 November 2026 before meeting Uzbekistan on 17 November 2026.

Saudi Arabia and South Korea have produced closely fought encounters over the years. The teams have met 18 times, with Saudi Arabia winning four matches, South Korea claiming five victories and the remaining nine ending in draws, according to Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat.

Saudi Arabia have a more favourable record against Uzbekistan. Of their 12 previous meetings, Saudi Arabia have won seven, while Uzbekistan have recorded four victories. One match ended level.

The two friendlies will also mark a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s record in Qatar. By the end of the camp, the team will have played 60 matches on Qatari soil, having previously made 58 appearances in the country.

Those 58 matches have brought Saudi Arabia 26 wins and 10 draws, while they have lost 22 times.

Both fixtures will be played at Khalifa bin Hamad Stadium, the home ground of Qatari club Al Sadd.