🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup
Green Falcons after their famous Qatar 2022 win over Argentina.
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Green Falcons After Argentina
Saudi Arabia produced one of the 2022 World Cup's great shocks by beating Argentina in the group stage. Their domestic league has attracted global stars, and the investment in football is starting to show at international level. They arrive in 2026 with more confidence than ever before.
At the 2026 World Cup, Saudi Arabia are placed in Group H alongside Cabo Verde, Spain, Uruguay. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 6 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Round of 16 (1994), Saudi Arabia bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group H Draw
All 4 teams in Saudi Arabia's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Saudi Arabia's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Herve Renard's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 21Mohammed Al-Owais
- 2Saud Abdulhamid
- 5Ali Al-Bulayhi
- 6Hassan Tambakti
- 13Yasser Al-Shahrani
- 23Mohamed Kanno
- 7Salman Al-Faraj
- 8Abdullah Otayf
- 10Salem Al-DawsariCAPTAIN
- 11Saleh Al-Shehri
- 9Firas Al-Buraikan
All 23 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Saudi Arabia in AFC
Asia (AFC)
AFC sends 8 Asian teams, reflecting the continent's growing football quality. Japan and South Korea regularly reach the knockout stage.
Saudi Arabia competed against other AFC nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other AFC teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Saudi Arabia At a Fan Zone
Every Saudi Arabia group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group H Opponents
The teams Saudi Arabia face in the group stage
