Historial en el Mundial
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.
- Participaciones6
- Títulos mundiales0
- Mejor resultadoR16 1994
- Director técnicoHervé Renard
- Fundada en1956
- FIFAAFC
Jugadores estrella
- Salem Al-Dawsari
- Saud Abdulhamid
- Salman Al-Faraj
- Mohammed Kanno
- Firas Al-Buraikan
Camino al título
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.
FAQ
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
Plan your Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
