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Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup

Saudi Arabia play at the 2026 World Cup in Group H against Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay. Head coach is Hervé Renard. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Saudi Arabia below.

Group H FIFA #56 7 World Cup appearances AFC (Asia)

Quick facts: Saudi Arabia

Group
H
FIFA ranking
#56
Head coach
Hervé Renard
Confederation
AFC
World Cup appearances
7
Best result
Round of 16 (1994)
Capital
Riyad
Group stadium
NRG Stadium

Saudi Arabia's chances at the 2026 World Cup

Beat Argentina 2-1 at the 2022 World Cup in the opening match — one of the biggest upsets ever. Invested heavily in the Saudi Pro League. Renard knows the country. In Group H with Spain and Uruguay, advancing is difficult, but upsetting top teams is in their DNA.

Strengths

  • Upset mentality
  • Renard's experience
  • Pro League investment

Weaknesses

  • League level not yet top class
  • Depth

Saudi Arabia's 2026 World Cup schedule

The three group-stage matches for Saudi Arabia in Group H.

Group H — Saudi Arabia's opponents

Saudi Arabia face three opponents in Group H. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.

→ See the full Group H

Compare Saudi Arabia with other nations

Head-to-head analyses between Saudi Arabia and the other teams in Group H, plus classic rivalries.

Saudi Arabia at the World Cup — history

Round of 16 at the 1994 World Cup (debut). Beat Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Asian Cup winners 1984, 1988, 1996.

Saudi Arabia's star players at the 2026 World Cup

The 1 biggest names in Saudi Arabia's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.

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Frequently asked questions about Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup

Which group are Saudi Arabia in at the 2026 World Cup?

Saudi Arabia play at the 2026 World Cup in Group H, together with Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay.

Who is the head coach of Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup?

Hervé Renard is the head coach of Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.

What is Saudi Arabia's best ever World Cup result?

Saudi Arabia's best World Cup result is: Round of 16 (1994). Saudi Arabia have 7 previous World Cup appearances.

What are Saudi Arabia's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

Beat Argentina 2-1 at the 2022 World Cup in the opening match — one of the biggest upsets ever. Invested heavily in the Saudi Pro League.

Which confederation do Saudi Arabia play in?

Saudi Arabia are part of AFC (Asia). They sit at #56 on the FIFA world ranking.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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