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Saudi Arabia

Green Falcons · Group H · AFC

Coach

Hervé Renard

Likely formation

4-3-3

World Cup record

Appearances: 6

Best finish: Round of 16 (1994)

Key players

  • FWSalem Al-DawsariAl-HilalScorer of the iconic winning goal against Argentina in 2022.
  • FWFiras Al-BuraikanAl-IttihadPacey young striker who represents the future of Saudi football.
  • MFMohammed Al-QahtanAl-HilalIndustrious midfielder providing disciplined defensive cover.
  • DFAli Al-BulayhiAl-HilalExperienced left-back and cornerstone of the Saudi defence.
  • GKMohammed Al-OwaisAl-HilalAFC's best goalkeeper and the bedrock of Saudi Arabia's last line.

Group fixtures

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay16 Jun—
Spain vs Saudi Arabia21 Jun—
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia27 Jun—

Group standings

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About

Saudi Arabia are the Arab world's most experienced World Cup team with six appearances, and are remembered globally for their stunning 2-1 upset of Argentina in 2022.

The Green Falcons face Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde in Group H, relying heavily on stars from the Saudi Pro League.