The draw for the football tournament at the "Tokyo 2021 Olympics," set to take place in July, placed the Saudi Olympic team in a tough Group D alongside Brazil, Germany, and Ivory Coast. The Tokyo Olympics were postponed for a year due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and are scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021. The Saudi Olympic team will begin its journey at the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo by facing the Ivory Coast on July 22, 2021, at Yokohama Stadium. The "Green Falcons" will then take on the German team in a crucial match during the second round of the group stage on July 25, 2021, also at Yokohama Stadium. The Saudi team will conclude its group stage matches by facing Brazil on July 28, 2021, at Saitama 2002 Stadium.
How will the "Green Falcons" navigate the "Group of Death"? Sky News Arabia is exploring the Saudi Olympic team's chances of advancing to the quarter-finals of the "Tokyo 2021 Olympics" after being drawn with some of the best teams in the world, particularly Brazil and Germany. Saudi journalist Aatif Al-Ahmadi commented in a special statement to Sky News Arabia, "It's great that Egypt and Saudi Arabia did not end up in the same group, and I hope both teams perform well and qualify for the quarter-finals."
Regarding Saudi Arabia's group, Al-Ahmadi remarked, "It was expected that the group would be at this level, as it features strong teams, and certainly all teams that qualified for the Olympics are tough opponents. It was clear to all those involved with the Olympic team that they were prepared for this draw, and there are significant differences. Honestly, the Saudi team includes outstanding players who are expected to have a bright future in all positions."
