FIFA Ranking #56 · 7 World Cups · Best: Round of 16
Saudi Arabia's 2–1 win over Argentina in 2022 was one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, and Roberto Mancini has built on that belief. The Green Falcons have invested enormously in football infrastructure and imported world-class players into their domestic league — the national team reflects that ambition.
Group H opponents
Salem Al-Dawsari
⭐ Star PlayerAl-Hilal
Winger / Forward
78
Caps
24
Goals
32
Age
The man who scored that iconic curling winner against Argentina in 2022 — Saudi Arabia's best player and a crowd favourite across the Middle East.
Mohammed Al-Owais
Al-Hilal
Goalkeeper
55
Caps
0
Goals
32
Age
Commanding goalkeeper who starred in the 2022 win over Argentina and is the technical backbone of Saudi Arabia's defensive solidity.
Firas Al-Buraikan
Al-Hilal
Striker
35
Caps
20
Goals
23
Age
Young, prolific striker who has been Saudi Arabia's most consistent goalscorer — direct and dangerous in the box.
Sami Al-Najei
Al-Ittihad
Midfielder
35
Caps
5
Goals
26
Age
Dynamic midfielder who links play effectively and gives Saudi Arabia the pressing intensity Mancini requires in the centre of the park.
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Uruguay
FIFA #11
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, FL
Spain
FIFA #2
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, GA
Cape Verde
FIFA #74
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Appearances
0
Titles
#56
FIFA Rank
Round of 16
Best Result
Saudi Arabia made waves at their first proper World Cup appearances in the 1990s, reaching the Round of 16 in 1994. The 2022 Argentina upset brought them back to the global spotlight after years of group-stage exits. Mancini's appointment signals serious intent to build something lasting.
Formation
Double pivot for solidity, one No.10 behind the striker
Head Coach
Roberto Mancini
Italian · 4-2-3-1
Roberto Mancini leads Saudi Arabia into the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2-3-1 system built around the squad's strengths.
The three teams Saudi Arabia must face in the group stage.
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