Saudi Arabia
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Hervé Renard
Head Coach
4-2-3-1
Formation
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Titles
7
Appearances
Overview
Saudi Arabia return to the World Cup under a high-profile coach in Hervé Renard, who has won the Africa Cup of Nations with two different nations. The Green Falcons famously beat Argentina 2-1 at the 2022 World Cup and will be aiming to build on that result.
Road to World Cup 2026
Saudi Arabia qualified via the AFC playoffs, finishing in the top of their qualification group.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Salem Al-Dawsari
- Firas Al-Buraikan
- Mohamed Kanno
- Yasser Al-Shahrani
Strengths
Tournament experience, set-piece threat, and a settled squad. Renard's experience in major tournaments is a major asset.
Weaknesses
Squad depth and physical conditioning against elite European sides. The team can struggle to impose themselves in possession.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Reaching the round of 32 is the target. A group-stage upset would be celebrated.
Historical World Cup Performance
Six prior appearances, with round-of-16 finishes in 1994 and 2002 as the high points. The 2022 win over Argentina was one of the results of the tournament.
Best result: Round of 16 (1994, 2002)
Last World Cup: Group stage (2022)
Match Schedule
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia