AFC · Sons of the Desert

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Group-stage focus — capable of upsets

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6 · المشاركات

0 · الألقاب العالمية

R16 1994 · أفضل نتيجة

1956 · تأسس عام

AFC

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Saudi Arabia (Sons of the Desert) has appeared at 6 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of R16 1994. Founded in 1956, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the AFC pool, coached by Hervé Renard.

المشاركات6
الألقاب العالمية0
أفضل نتيجةR16 1994
المدربHervé Renard
تأسس عام1956
FIFAAFC

Squad

النجوم

Salem Al-Dawsari
Saud Abdulhamid
Salman Al-Faraj
Mohammed Kanno
Firas Al-Buraikan

Outlook

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Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.

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FAQ

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Has Saudi Arabia won the World Cup?

Saudi Arabia has not won the World Cup. Best finish: R16 1994.

Who is the head coach of Saudi Arabia?

Hervé Renard leads Saudi Arabia into FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many times has Saudi Arabia played in the World Cup?

Saudi Arabia has appeared 6 times in the FIFA World Cup.

Who are Saudi Arabia's star players?

Salem Al-Dawsari, Saud Abdulhamid, Salman Al-Faraj, Mohammed Kanno, Firas Al-Buraikan.

What confederation does Saudi Arabia represent?

Saudi Arabia plays in the AFC confederation.

When does Saudi Arabia play in the World Cup 2026?

Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.

What is Saudi Arabia's nickname?

Sons of the Desert

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