Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Al Nassr Face Diriyah in King's Cup Without Ronaldo
A football team called Al Nassr is playing a cup game against a team called Diriyah in Saudi Arabia.
The game is part of a competition called the Saudi King's Cup.
Their most famous player, Cristiano Ronaldo, will not play because he is still getting fit.
Ronaldo is one of the most famous footballers in the world.
He recently returned from the World Cup and has been training with his team.
Al Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last season, ending a long title drought.
They started this season by beating Al Fateh 3-0.
Ronaldo has said this might be his last season playing professional football.
The match is on Tuesday night in Saudi Arabia, and people in India cannot watch it on TV.
Al Nassr face Diriyah in the Saudi King's Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, August 18.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the squad to build fitness ahead of the grueling season.
The match will take place at Al Awwal Park, Saudi Arabia, starting at 11:30 PM IST.
The match will not have a live telecast in India.
Al Nassr began their Saudi Pro League title defence with a 3-0 win over Al Fateh, and Ronaldo has hinted this could be his last professional campaign.
- Who
- Al Nassr and Diriyah, with Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Al Nassr's squad.
- What
- A Saudi King's Cup Round of 32 football match.
- When
- Tuesday, August 18, starting at 11:30 PM IST.
- Where
- Al Awwal Park, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Al Nassr are kick-starting their Saudi King's Cup campaign and hope to replicate their league success in other tournaments.
- Competition
- Saudi King's Cup (Round of 32)
- Teams
- Diriyah vs Al Nassr
- Date
- Tuesday, August 18
- Venue
- Al Awwal Park, Saudi Arabia
- Kick-off time
- 11:30 PM IST
- Telecast in India
- No live telecast
- Key absentee
- Cristiano Ronaldo (building fitness)
- Al Nassr's last result
- 3-0 win over Al Fateh