Salem Al-Dawsari

Veteran presence for Saudi

Al-Dawsari is set to be a starting forward at the 2026 World Cup for Saudi Arabia.

Analysis: Al-Dawsari is returning to the Saudi side for a third straight World Cup, as the forward is set to lead the attack yet again at the age of 34. He is coming off a decent season in the Saudi Pro League, notching 10 goals and 10 assists in 35 appearances while also winning the AFC Player of the Year award, proving he can still play at a high level. He will likely be set to serve on the left, where he will hope to add to his World Cup goal tally, with three in six appearances. He should see a solid chance at net against Cape Verde, although it won't be as easy against Spain and Uruguay.