

World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Team Guide, Schedule, Squad & Match Updates
Saudi Arabia come into this match as underdogs, but they are capable of making the game awkward if they stay compact and disciplined. Their recent form has been mixed, with moments of resilience but also spells where defensive organization has been tested by more dominant teams. Against Spain, they are unlikely to enjoy much possession, so their success will depend on surviving the early phases, closing central passing lanes, and forcing the match into a lower tempo. Tactically, Saudi Arabia may look to sit in a mid-to-low block and counter through their most dynamic attackers. Salem Al-Dawsari is the standout creator and ball-carrier, while Firas Al-Buraikan and Saleh Al-Shehri offer movement and finishing ability if transition chances appear. Their strengths lie in work rate, structure, and the occasional threat from wide areas or dead-ball situations. The weakness is clear: prolonged defending against a possession-heavy opponent can lead to fatigue and gaps. If Saudi Arabia can keep the score close into the second half, they may create tension, but on paper this is a difficult assignment against a far stronger Spain side.
Competition
World Cup Qualification - AFC 2026
Captain
Salem Al-Dawsari
Confederation
AFC
Group
Group H

Nation Profile
Team Details
Team Name
Saudi Arabia
Country
Saudi Arabia
Coach
Georgios Donis
FIFA Ranking
61

World Cup Group
Group H
Jun 19 to Jun 24
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Spain
Uruguay
Cape VerdeUpcoming World Cup Matches
Team Results
Results will be updated once Saudi Arabia completes its FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.

Team Overview
Saudi Arabia come into this match as underdogs, but they are capable of making the game awkward if they stay compact and disciplined. Their recent form has been mixed, with moments of resilience but also spells where defensive organization has been tested by more dominant teams. Against Spain, they are unlikely to enjoy much possession, so their success will depend on surviving the early phases, closing central passing lanes, and forcing the match into a lower tempo. Tactically, Saudi Arabia may look to sit in a mid-to-low block and counter through their most dynamic attackers. Salem Al-Dawsari is the standout creator and ball-carrier, while Firas Al-Buraikan and Saleh Al-Shehri offer movement and finishing ability if transition chances appear. Their strengths lie in work rate, structure, and the occasional threat from wide areas or dead-ball situations. The weakness is clear: prolonged defending against a possession-heavy opponent can lead to fatigue and gaps. If Saudi Arabia can keep the score close into the second half, they may create tension, but on paper this is a difficult assignment against a far stronger Spain side.
Squad
Projected Squad
Goalkeepers
- Ahmed Al-Kassar#1
- Mohammed Al-Owais#1
Defenders
- Mohammed Al-Breik#12
- Abdulelah Al-Amri#4
- Ali Al-Bulaihi#5
- Yasser Al-Shahrani#13
- Sultan Al-Ghannam#2
Midfielders
- Salem Al-Dawsari#29
- Abdullah Otayf#14
- Mohamed Kanno#23
- Ali Al-Hassan#6
- Abdulrahman Al-Aboud#20
Forwards
- Abdulrahman Ghareeb#10
- Firas Al-Buraikan#9
- Saleh Al-Shehri#11
- Hattan Bahebri#11
Recent Form
Last 5 Record
Poor form
1W - 0D - 4L
3/15
Points
1
Wins
0
Draws
4
Losses
Latest result: Loss

Team Stats
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Matches
0
Wins
0
Draws
0
Losses
0
Goals For
0
Goals Against
0
Points


