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Saudi Arabia
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Hervé Renard knows how to make a small nation play big. The Frenchman engineered Saudi Arabia's 2-1 win over Argentina in 2022, one of the great shocks the competition has seen, and after a brief return to club football in Asia he was reappointed in 2024 to do it again. His Saudi side is built almost entirely from the domestic Pro League, drilled to defend as a unit and to strike on the break, with Salem Al-Dawsari of Al-Hilal the man trusted to provide the spark up front. This is a seventh appearance for a country that has never gone beyond the round of 16, first reached back in 1994. In Group H, alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, a single point would feel like a real reward; anything more would test the limits of belief.
Standings · H
After matchday 3 of 3| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESP | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | CPV | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | URU | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | KSA | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
When does Saudi Arabia play their first match?
Saudi Arabia's opening match is on June 15, 2026 at 22:00 UTC against Uruguay, played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Who are Saudi Arabia's group rivals?
Saudi Arabia is drawn into Group H of the 2026 tournament alongside Cape Verde, Spain, Uruguay. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia is in Group H. The group also features Cape Verde, Spain, Uruguay.
How many matches will Saudi Arabia play in the tournament?
Saudi Arabia are scheduled to play 3 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Saudi Arabia advance from Group H?
Saudi Arabia need to finish in the top two of Group H to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.