The plane cut through the skies, steadily making its way toward the runway of the airport.
Near the runway, a travel bus painted in Japan's colors stood waiting, surrounded by several sleek black Mercedes vehicles.
Alongside them were officials from the Saudi Football Federation, accompanied by a crowd of media personnel gathered to welcome the arriving squad.
Moments later, the aircraft touched down. Its wheels slammed onto the runway with a sharp screech, rubber scraping against the tarmac as the plane raced forward before gradually slowing.
Then, after a long roll across the runway, the aircraft finally eased to a halt.
The officials of the Saudi Football Board, accompanied by a crowd of media personnel, moved toward the aircraft as anticipation steadily built across the runway.
Moments later, the aircraft door opens and the boarding stairs were rolled into place, and all eyes immediately shifted upward.
