The Asian side has its sights set on a getting out of a difficult group, but the status of star Son Heung-min’s eye might ultimately determine its fortunes.
The second-lowest ranked team in the field, Saudi Arabia will need to find the goals to be able to hang with the likes of Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski.
Sadio Mané led his nation to a first Africa Cup of Nations title in February. Now, it’ll try to make noise in just its third World Cup—but it’ll need its star to be healthy.