2026-06-09
Saudi Arabia hold Senegal 0-0 in final warm-up
A solid defensive display (with Jackson sent off for Senegal) capped an unbeaten June.
Group H · AFC · FIFA #61 · 1001/1
Saudi Arabia
1576Chaos-tinged campaign: after sacking Renard just eight weeks out, Greek caretaker-turned-boss Donis leads an almost entirely domestic squad that has steadied in June and now faces a group containing Spain.
Coach Georgios Donis (Greek) · since April 2026
Matches
Key players
- Salem Al-DawsariLW · Al-Hilal
34-year-old captain at his third World Cup; 104 caps and 25 goals
- Saud AbdulhamidRB · RC Lens
Only Europe-based player; first Saudi to win European silverware with the Coupe de France
- Mohammed Al-OwaisGK · Al-Hilal
Hero of the 2022 win over Argentina, again the No.1
- Mohamed KannoMF · Al-Hilal
Physical presence and tempo-setter in midfield
- Firas Al-BuraikanST · Al-Ahli
Main striker tasked with the goals
- Abdullah Al-HamdanFW · Al-Shabab
Scored in the 3-0 warm-up win over Puerto Rico
Injuries / doubts
- No major injuries or suspensions reported in the final squad
Recent form
| 2026-06-09 | Senegal | 0-0 D | Friendly (Texas) |
| 2026-06-05 | Puerto Rico (a) | 3-0 W | Friendly |
| 2026-05-31 | Ecuador | 1-2 L | Friendly |
| 2026-03-31 | Serbia | 1-2 L | Friendly |
| 2026-03-27 | Egypt | 0-4 L | Friendly |
News
2026-06-01
Donis names domestic-heavy squad; Al-Dawsari captain
25 of 26 players come from the Saudi Pro League, with Lens' Abdulhamid the lone exception.
2026-04-24
Georgios Donis appointed coach seven weeks out
The Greek former Blackburn winger took over the Green Falcons just before the tournament.
2026-04-17
Saudi Arabia sack Herve Renard two months before the World Cup
Renard dismissed after back-to-back March defeats to Egypt (4-0) and Serbia (2-1).