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Saudi Arabia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Herve Renard is back for more impassioned half-time dressing downs to inspire another upset two. Bar the Cape Verde game, Saudi Arabia will have to defy the odds to go anywhere in the 2026 World Cup. Third is expected, so the Round of 32 is a possibility.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay |
| Match 1 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — 15/06/2026 / venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida |
| Match 2 | Saudi Arabia vs Spain — 21/06/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia |
| Match 3 | Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde — 27/06/2026 / venue: NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium), Houston, Texas |
Saudi Arabia 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Saudi Arabia’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Herve Renard is Saudi Arabia’s manager at the 2026 World Cup. He returned to Saudi Arabia having spent 2023 with the French women’s national team.
How did Saudi Arabia qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Saudi Arabia missed out on Group C qualification from the AFC Third Round, but won Group B in the Fourth Round to get to the 2026 World Cup.
Who are Saudi Arabia’s key players?
Signed to AS Roma, on-loan to RC Lens this season, right-back Saud Abdulhamid won the French Cup in his first campaign outside of the Saudi Pro League. With 50 caps already, the 26-year-old will be a key part of his country’s hopes of causing an upset.
What is Saudi Arabia’s World Cup history?
Saudi Arabia have been World Cup regulars since 1994, only missing the 2010 and 2014 tournaments. However, their first showing remains their best, which was a Last 16 run 32 years ago.
- Saudi Arabia odds to win the World Cup: 1000/1 at William Hill.
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