Saudi Arabia defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in a friendly football match on June 6, 2026, despite a significant weather interruption [1, 2]. The game was halted in the 21st minute due to thunderstorms and lightning, causing a nearly two-hour delay before play could resume [1, 2]. Officials had to repeatedly reset the mandatory 30-minute suspension as lightning persisted in the area [1, 2].
Saudi Arabia opened the scoring just before halftime when Sultan Mandash capitalized on a defensive lapse by Puerto Rico [1, 2]. The second goal came early in the second half, at the 50th minute, when Abdullah Al Hamdan converted after winning possession high up the field [1, 2]. The final goal was scored in the 88th minute by captain Salem Al Dawsari, who completed a solo run to seal the victory [1, 2].
This marked Saudi Arabia's first win under new coach Georgios Donis, following a previous 2-1 loss to Ecuador earlier in their preparations [1, 2]. The team will face Senegal on June 9 in their final World Cup warm-up match before starting their 2026 World Cup campaign. Saudi Arabia is drawn in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde [1, 2].