Famous Saudi footballer's passport stolen: missed training camp
Unexpected and sensational news for football fans and those following the World Cup diaries! Ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup final stage, key Saudi Arabia national team player Saud Abdulhamid has faced an unforeseen problem. Due to the loss of his personal passport, he was unable to arrive at his team's crucial training camp on time.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation issued a statement on its official 'X' (formerly Twitter) account regarding this unfortunate incident, clarifying the situation.
So, how did it actually happen? We present the details of the event for the fans.
Wedding in Amsterdam and unexpected theft
It turns out the experienced defender had traveled to Amsterdam, Netherlands, to attend a family wedding. However, the festive mood ended with an unexpected surprise: unknown individuals broke into the footballer's car parked on the street.
The thieves stole valuable items belonging to the player from the vehicle, along with his international passport. As a result, Abdulhamid could not board his scheduled flight from Amsterdam to Riyadh and was forced to remain in the Netherlands.
Federation and Embassy mobilize
Currently, significant resources have been mobilized to return the player to his homeland and the national team as quickly as possible.
Measures taken to resolve the problem:
Special oversight: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation, in cooperation with the country's Ministry of Sport, has taken strict control over the search and investigative processes regarding this criminal incident.
Embassy support: Staff at the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the Netherlands are working around the clock to urgently process new travel documents for the footballer.
In its statement, the Federation specifically noted that it fully supports Saud Abdulhamid morally in this difficult situation and is eagerly awaiting his safe arrival at the national team camp in the coming days.
As a reminder, the Saudi Arabia national team faces very serious and intense matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. They will compete on the pitch against Spain, Cape Verde, and Uruguay. We hope the skilled footballer returns to the squad soon and helps his team!
