'The Blue' Faces Syria and Honduras Next November

The “Blue” team will play two friendly matches during the international break in November next year, facing Syria and Honduras on the 13th and 17th of the month, respectively, at the Friendship and Peace Stadium, as part of their preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup finals, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5. The “Blue” team will begin their camp on November 9, with preparations continuing until the end of the international break, during which the two friendlies will be played. These matches form the first phase of the national team’s preparations for the continental tournament, which the draw placed in Group A alongside Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Palestine. The technical staff, led by Portuguese coach Helio Sousa, aims to make the most of the break to boost player fitness and assess their form before entering the final stage of preparation.