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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Established in 1956, the Saudi Arabia National Soccer Team competes in FIFA and AFC tournaments. With three AFC Asian Cup titles and frequent FIFA World Cup appearances, the team is recognized for its agility, tactical organization, and determination. Saudi Arabia remains a dominant presence in Asian football, proudly showcasing the nation’s passion and competitive spirit worldwide.

Saudi Arabia National Team

Current Saudi Arabia Squad

Explore the official Saudi Arabia National Team squad and get a clear overview of every player selected for the tournament. Discover the key details behind the stars, rising talents, and core squad members who shape the team’s World Cup 2026 campaign.

Nawaf Al Aqidi
1

Nawaf Al Aqidi

Position

Goalkeeper

Age

25

Ahmed Al Kassar
22

Ahmed Al Kassar

Position

Goalkeeper

Age

34

Mohammed Al Owais
21

Mohammed Al Owais

Position

Goalkeeper

Age

34

Saud Abdulhamid
12

Saud Abdulhamid

Position

Defender

Age

26

Mohammed Abu Al Shamat
26

Mohammed Abu Al Shamat

Position

Midfielder

Age

23

Nawaf Boushal
13

Nawaf Boushal

Position

Defender

Age

26

Abdulelah Al Amri
4

Abdulelah Al Amri

Position

Defender

Age

28

Moteb Al Harbi
24

Moteb Al Harbi

Position

Defender

Age

25

Hassan Kadesh
14

Hassan Kadesh

Position

Defender

Age

33

Ali Lajami
3

Ali Lajami

Position

Defender

Age

29

Ali Majrashi
2

Ali Majrashi

Position

Defender

Age

26

Hassan Tambakti
5

Hassan Tambakti

Position

Defender

Age

26

J. Thakri
25

J. Thakri

Position

Defender

Age

24

Nasser Al Dawsari
6

Nasser Al Dawsari

Position

Midfielder

Age

27

Mohamed Kanno
23

Mohamed Kanno

Position

Midfielder

Age

31

Ziyad Al Johani
16

Ziyad Al Johani

Position

Midfielder

Age

24

Musab Al Juwayr
7

Musab Al Juwayr

Position

Attacker

Age

22

Abdullah Al Khaibari
15

Abdullah Al Khaibari

Position

Midfielder

Age

29

Ala Al Haji
27

Ala Al Haji

Position

Midfielder

Age

29

Khalid Al Ghannam
17

Khalid Al Ghannam

Position

Attacker

Age

25

Sultan Mandash
20

Sultan Mandash

Position

Attacker

Age

31

Ayman Yahya
8

Ayman Yahya

Position

Midfielder

Age

24

Feras Al Brikan
9

Feras Al Brikan

Position

Attacker

Age

25

Abdullah Al Hamdan
19

Abdullah Al Hamdan

Position

Attacker

Age

26

Saleh Al Shehri
11

Saleh Al Shehri

Position

Attacker

Age

32

Salem Al Dawsari
10

Salem Al Dawsari

Position

Midfielder

Age

34

Saudi Arabia National Team Coaches Staff

Meet the Saudi Arabia National Team coaching staff, who play a vital role in preparing the squad for success on the international stage. Working behind the scenes, they support the team’s tactical development, physical conditioning, match preparation, and overall performance throughout World Cup 2026.

Georgios Donis

Georgios Donis

Head Coach

Birthday:

Oct 22, 1969

Nationality:

France

Yaya Touré

Yaya Touré

Assistant Coach

Birthday:

May 13, 1983

Nationality:

Côte d’Ivoire

David Ducci

David Ducci

Assistant Coach

Birthday:

Mar 25, 1969

Nationality:

France

Craig Mawson

Craig Mawson

Goalkeeping Coach

Birthday:

Jul 3, 1979

Nationality:

England

Abdulsalam Al-Farabi

Abdulsalam Al-Farabi

Fitness Coach / Trainer

Birthday:

Jan 1, 1970

Nationality:

Saudi Arabia

Latest Saudi Arabia Results

Explore the latest Saudi Arabia matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and stay updated on results, key moments, and standout player performances from every game.

Spain vs Saudi Arabia

4 : 0

Jun 21, 2026World Cup 2026

Atlanta Stadium

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay

1 : 1

Jun 16, 2026World Cup 2026

Miami Stadium

Serbia vs Saudi Arabia

2 : 1

Mar 31, 2026Friendlies

TSC Arena

Saudi Arabia vs Egypt

0 : 4

Mar 27, 2026Friendlies

Alinma Stadium, Jeddah

Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates

0 : 0

Dec 18, 2025Arab Cup

Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan

Saudi Arabia vs Jordan

0 : 1

Dec 15, 2025Arab Cup

Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor

Palestine vs Saudi Arabia

1 : 2

Dec 11, 2025Arab Cup

Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail

Morocco vs Saudi Arabia

1 : 0

Dec 8, 2025Arab Cup

Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail

Comoros vs Saudi Arabia

1 : 3

Dec 5, 2025Arab Cup

Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor

Saudi Arabia vs Oman

2 : 1

Dec 2, 2025Arab Cup

Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan

Saudi Arabia vs Algeria

0 : 2

Nov 18, 2025Friendlies

Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah

Saudi Arabia vs Ivory Coast

1 : 0

Nov 14, 2025Friendlies

King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah

Saudi Arabia Road To World Cup 2026

Saudi Arabia qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through a longer AFC route than many of the other Asian sides. The Green Falcons came through the second round successfully, then finished third in Group C in the third round, which sent them into the fourth-round playoffs rather than direct qualification. Their decisive moment came in October 2025: after beating Indonesia 3-2 in their opening playoff match, Saudi Arabia followed it with a 0-0 draw against Iraq on October 14, 2025, which was enough to win their fourth-round group and secure a place at the finals. It was not the smoothest campaign, but they found a way through when it mattered most.

18

Played

Qualification matches played

8

Won

Matches won

6

Drawn

Matches drawn

4

Lost

Matches lost

23

Goals For

Total goals scored

14

Goals Against

Total goals conceded

9

Goal Difference

GF minus GA

30

Points

3 per win, 1 per draw

Road to WC

Match

Date

MatchUp

Stadium

City

Score

1

Nov 16, 2023

Saudi Arabia vs Pakistan

Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium

Dammam

4:0

2

Nov 21, 2023

Jordan vs Saudi Arabia

Amman International Stadium

Amman

0:2

3

Mar 21, 2024

Saudi Arabia vs Tajikistan

King Saud Sport City Stadium

Al Bahah

1:0

4

Mar 26, 2024

Tajikistan vs Saudi Arabia

Republican central stadium

Dushanbe

1:1

5

Jun 6, 2024

Pakistan vs Saudi Arabia

Jinnah Stadium

Islamabad

0:3

6

Jun 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia vs Jordan

King Saud University Stadium

Riyadh

1:2

7

Sep 5, 2024

Saudi Arabia vs Indonesia

King Abdullah Sports City

Jeddah

1:1

8

Sep 10, 2024

China vs Saudi Arabia

Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium

Dalian

1:2

9

Oct 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia vs Japan

King Abdullah Sports City

Jeddah

0:2

10

Oct 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain

King Abdullah Sports City

Jeddah

0:0

11

Nov 14, 2024

Australia vs Saudi Arabia

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

Melbourne

0:0

12

Nov 19, 2024

Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia

Bung Karno Stadium

Jakarta

2:0

13

Mar 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia vs China

King Saud University Stadium

Riyadh

1:0

14

Mar 25, 2025

Japan vs Saudi Arabia

Saitama Stadium

Saitama

0:0

15

Jun 5, 2025

Bahrain vs Saudi Arabia

Bahrain National Stadium

Riffa

0:2

16

Jun 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia vs Australia

King Abdullah Sports City

Jeddah

1:2

17

Oct 8, 2025

Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah Sports City

Jeddah

2:3

18

Oct 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia vs Iraq

King Abdullah Sports City

Jeddah

0:0

Saudi Arabia Historic World Cup Moments, Records, and Players

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup history is built on breakthrough moments, famous upsets, and a proud place in Asian football. The Green Falcons made their tournament debut in 1994 and immediately produced their greatest run, reaching the Round of 16. That campaign gave the world one of the World Cup’s most iconic goals, when Saeed Al-Owairan broke through Belgium’s defence to score a stunning solo winner, a moment that remains central to Saudi football history.

Saudi Arabia has also produced memorable modern moments. In 2022, they shocked the football world by defeating eventual champions Argentina 2–1, one of the tournament’s biggest upsets. Their World Cup identity has also been shaped by figures such as Sami Al-Jaber, who scored across multiple tournaments, and generations of players who helped make Saudi Arabia one of Asia’s regular World Cup teams. With seven appearances including 2026, Saudi Arabia’s World Cup story blends historic landmarks with lasting competitive pride.

01
World Cup Appearances

Saudi Arabia have appeared at the FIFA World Cup six times — 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022 — with 2026 set to be their seventh participation. The Green Falcons remain one of Asia’s most regular World Cup teams.

02
Best Finish

Saudi Arabia’s best World Cup finish came in 1994, when they reached the Round of 16 on their tournament debut. That run remains the high point of the nation’s history at the finals.

03
Top Scorers

Sami Al-Jaber and Salem Al-Dawsari share Saudi Arabia’s World Cup scoring record with 3 goals each. Their goals came across different eras, reflecting the team’s long World Cup story.

04
Most Matches Played

Mohamed Al Deayea holds Saudi Arabia’s record for most World Cup matches played, with 10 appearances across 1994, 1998, and 2002. He remains one of the defining figures in the country’s tournament history.

05
Historic Milestone

In 1994, Saudi Arabia reached the knockout stage on their World Cup debut, with Saeed Al-Owairan’s brilliant solo goal against Belgium becoming one of the most iconic moments in Asian World Cup history. Another landmark came in 2022, when Saudi Arabia shocked eventual champions Argentina 2–1 in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.

Key Saudi Arabia Players

Hassan Al-Tambakti

Hassan Al-Tambakti

A modern defender with athletic recovery speed and composed ball-playing ability. Al-Tambakthi’s calm under pressure and duel strength make him an important piece in Saudi Arabia’s evolving defensive core.

Saud Abdulhamid

Saud Abdulhamid

An energetic full-back who adds pace, intensity, and forward thrust down the flank. His two-way work—pressing, recovery runs, and overlapping support—helps Saudi Arabia keep width without losing defensive balance.

Nasser Al-Dawsari

Nasser Al-Dawsari

A hard-working midfielder who supports pressing, ball recovery, and quick transitions. Nasser’s discipline and engine in the middle give Saudi Arabia extra stability when matches become physical and fast.

Firas Al-Buraikan

Firas Al-Buraikan

Al-Buraikan is one of Saudi Arabia’s most productive forwards of the current generation. He combines physical strength with good finishing and was a key scorer in recent AFC competitions. He continues to play a major role in attack during the 2026 qualification cycle.

Nawaf Al-Aqidi

Nawaf Al-Aqidi

Al-Aqidi represents the new generation of Saudi goalkeepers. He has gained significant club experience and is increasingly trusted at international level. His performances during qualification reflect the long-term transition in goal.

Salem Al-Dawsari

Salem Al-Dawsari

One of Saudi Arabia’s most influential modern players, Al-Dawsari is known for his pace, dribbling, and long-range shooting. He scored the iconic winning goal against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. He remains a central attacking figure for the national team during the 2026 qualification campaign.

The greatest Saudi Arabia players

Majed Abdullah

Saudi Arabia’s all-time iconic striker, remembered for his record-level goal output for the national team. Often called the “Arabian Pelé,” Majed defined an era and set the standard for Saudi greatness.

Yousuf Al-Thunayan

A visionary playmaker nicknamed “The Philosopher,” Al-Thunayan was celebrated for technique, creativity, and control. He remains one of Saudi Arabia’s greatest-ever creators and a symbol of pure football intelligence.

Sami Al-Jaber

A defining star of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup era, Al-Jaber combined big-game personality with forward intelligence and consistent threat. His long tournament legacy made him one of the nation’s most recognizable football figures.

Saeed Al-Owairan

A national icon of Saudi Arabia’s golden World Cup memories, Al-Owairan became legendary for his unforgettable solo goal in 1994. His flair and explosiveness still represent the country’s most famous World Cup moment.

Where Will Saudi Arabia Play Their World Cup 2026 Matches?

Follow Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and discover where the team will play throughout the tournament. Explore the full match schedule, host cities, and stadiums set to stage some of the competition’s biggest moments. From group-stage fixtures to possible knockout-round drama, find everything you need to experience the action live at football’s biggest event.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times has Saudi Arabia participated in the World Cup before 2026?

Saudi Arabia has played at the FIFA World Cup 6 times before 2026 (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022).

How many times has Saudi Arabia reached the World Cup final before 2026?

Saudi Arabia has never reached a FIFA World Cup final.

How many times has Saudi Arabia reached the knockout stage of the World Cup before 2026?

Saudi Arabia has reached the knockout stage once — the Round of 16 in 1994.

What is Saudi Arabia’s best result at the World Cup?

Saudi Arabia’s best finish is the Round of 16 (1994).

What is Saudi Arabia’s worst result at the World Cup?

Saudi Arabia’s worst outcomes have been group-stage exits, including tournaments where they finished bottom of the group.

Which countries are Saudi Arabia’s biggest rivals?

Saudi Arabia’s most recognized rivalries include Iran and Iraq, shaped by decades of high-stakes competitive meetings.

How did Saudi Arabia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

Saudi Arabia qualified through AFC qualifying, sealing their place on 14 October 2025 when a 0–0 draw with Iraq confirmed they would finish top of their group and take a direct World Cup spot.

Where will Saudi Arabia play their first matches?

Saudi Arabia’s group-stage venues are set for Miami Stadium, Atlanta Stadium, and Houston Stadium. They play Uruguay in Miami on June 15, 2026, Spain in Atlanta on June 21, 2026, and Cabo Verde in Houston on June 26, 2026.

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