Saudi Arabia
Eliminated in the group stage
Finished 4th in Group H
Saudi Arabia are out, finishing bottom of Group H at the 2026 World Cup.
They are famous as serial giant-killers, the side that beat Argentina in 2022, and their best-ever run was the round of 16 in 1994.
Veteran Salem Al Dawsari led the attack, but this time the team that fears no big name could not find a way through.
Saudi Arabia's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group H standings →Saudi Arabia squad and manager
Manager: Georgios Donis
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Nawaf Al-Aqidi | Al-Nassr |
| 21 | Mohammed Al-Owais | Al-Ula |
| 22 | Ahmed Al-Kassar | Al-Qadsiah |
| Defenders (10) | ||
| 2 | Ali Majrashi | Al-Ahli |
| 3 | Ali Lajami | Al-Hilal |
| 4 | Abdulelah Al-Amri | Al-Nassr |
| 5 | Hassan Al-Tambakti | Al-Hilal |
| 12 | Saud Abdulhamid | Lens |
| 13 | Nawaf Boushal | Al-Nassr |
| 14 | Hassan Kadesh | Al-Ittihad |
| 24 | Moteb Al-Harbi | Al-Hilal |
| 25 | Jehad Thakri | Al-Qadsiah |
| 26 | Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat | Al-Qadsiah |
| Midfielders (6) | ||
| 6 | Nasser Al-Dawsari | Al-Hilal |
| 7 | Musab Al-Juwayr | Al-Qadsiah |
| 15 | Abdullah Al-Khaibari | Al-Nassr |
| 16 | Ziyad Al-Johani | Al-Ahli |
| 18 | Alaa Al-Hejji | Neom |
| 23 | Mohamed Kanno | Al-Hilal |
| Forwards (7) | ||
| 8 | Ayman Yahya | Al-Nassr |
| 9 | Firas Al-Buraikan | Al-Ahli |
| 10 | Salem Al-Dawsari | Al-Hilal |
| 11 | Saleh Al-Shehri | Al-Ittihad |
| 17 | Khalid Al-Ghannam | Al-Ettifaq |
| 19 | Abdullah Al-Hamdan | Al-Nassr |
| 20 | Sultan Mandash | Al-Hilal |
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #56
- World Cup appearance
- 7th
- Best finish
- Round of 16 (1994)
- Confederation
- AFC
- Group
- Group H
How did Saudi Arabia's group stage end?
Saudi Arabia are out, finishing at the bottom of Group H with 2 points, and they will feel they let a real chance slip.
It started so promisingly, drawing 1-1 with Uruguay after leading at the break, within a whisker of a famous win.
Abdulelah Al Amri put them in front, and they only let it go with a late goal, so they will feel they should have taken all 3 points.
That dropped lead set the tone, and the points they needed simply never came after it.
These are the serial giant-killers who famously beat Argentina in 2022, the team that went on to lift the trophy, so the talent for an upset is real.
The talisman was veteran Salem Al Dawsari, with keeper Mohammed Al Owais a reliable last line behind him.
Coach Georgios Donis promised a brave, attacking approach, and on day 1 he delivered exactly that, but it could not carry the whole group.
Their best-ever run is still the round of 16 back in 1994, and that target stays out of reach for now.
The mood is frustration, because that opening draw hinted at far more than a bottom-of-the-group finish.
Saudi Arabia's recent results
- D0-0SenegalJune 9, 2026Friendly
- W3-0Puerto RicoJune 5, 2026Friendly
- L1-2EcuadorMay 30, 2026Friendly
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Saudi Arabia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Saudi Arabia were in Group H with Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay. They finished 4th in the group.
Who is Saudi Arabia's manager?
Saudi Arabia are managed by Georgios Donis.
What is Saudi Arabia's best World Cup result?
Saudi Arabia's best World Cup result is Round of 16 in 1994.
Are Saudi Arabia still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Saudi Arabia were knocked out in the group stage, finishing 4th in Group H.
What is Saudi Arabia's FIFA ranking?
Saudi Arabia are ranked 56 in the FIFA world rankings.