Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Saudi Arabia match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Saudi Arabia will play in Group H and opens group play against Uruguay before facing Spain and Cape Verde.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Team Overview
Saudi Arabia returns to the World Cup with an experienced core and a team identity built around work rate, organization, and quick transitions. The Green Falcons will look to compete strongly in a balanced group.
- Confederation: AFC
- Group: Group H
- Head coach: Hervé Renard
- Nickname: Green Falcons
📅 Saudi Arabia Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6:00 PM | Miami | Hard Rock Stadium |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 3:00 PM | Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| June 26, 2026 | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8:00 PM | Houston | NRG Stadium |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Saudi Arabia Projected Squad
This projected Saudi Arabia squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Mohammed Al-Owais
- Ahmed Al-Kassar
- Nawaf Al-Aqidi
🛡️ Defenders
- Ali Al-Bulaihi
- Saud Abdulhamid
- Hassan Kadesh
- Abdulelah Al-Amri
- Yasser Al-Shahrani
- Mohammed Al-Breik
- Saud Abdulhamid
⚙️ Midfielders
- Mohamed Kanno
- Salman Al-Faraj
- Abdullah Otayf
- Abdulrahman Ghareeb
- Feras Al-Buraikan
- Nasser Al-Dawsari
🎯 Forwards
- Salem Al-Dawsari
- Saleh Al-Shehri
- Abdullah Radif
- Ayman Yahya
- Firas Al-Buraikan
🧑🏫 Saudi Arabia Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Hervé Renard
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Saudi Arabia confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Saudi Arabia Players To Watch
- Salem Al-Dawsari – the team’s biggest attacking star and most recognizable player.
- Mohamed Kanno – a key midfielder who helps control the game and provide balance.
- Saud Abdulhamid – an important defender who can contribute going forward.
- Ali Al-Bulaihi – a major presence in the center of defense.
- Saleh Al-Shehri – an experienced attacker who can be decisive in front of goal.
- Mohammed Al-Owais – a goalkeeper with big-match experience.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- GK: Mohammed Al-Owais
- DEF: Saud Abdulhamid, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Yasser Al-Shahrani
- MID: Mohamed Kanno, Nasser Al-Dawsari
- ATT MID: Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Salman Al-Faraj, Salem Al-Dawsari
- FWD: Saleh Al-Shehri
🏆 Saudi Arabia World Cup History
Saudi Arabia has become a regular World Cup participant and remains one of Asia’s most recognized international teams. The Green Falcons enter 2026 looking to make another memorable tournament run.
📊 Saudi Arabia Group Information
Saudi Arabia is in Group H alongside:
- Saudi Arabia
- Uruguay
- Spain
- Cape Verde
🔗 More Saudi Arabia World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Saudi Arabia federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.