7
WC Appearances
including 2026
Round of 16
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#35
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with confidence after their stunning 2-1 upset of eventual champions Argentina at Qatar 2022 - one of the greatest shocks in World Cup history. Coach Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, was appointed to modernise the Green Falcons and develop the Saudi national team around a core of players increasingly based in a growing Saudi Pro League. Group H against Spain, Uruguay, and debutants Cape Verde is a stiff challenge, but Al-Dawsari and Al-Owais provide genuine quality and the taste of beating Messi's Argentina at the last World Cup gives the squad belief. Saudi Arabia's continued investment in football infrastructure is beginning to yield results.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Austin, Texas
Falcons base at Austin FC's MLS facility. The federation signed a partnership with the club for exclusive use of Q2 Stadium's pitch and recovery rooms during the tournament.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Saudi Arabia stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Austin to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Mohammed Al-Owais
Ali Majrashi
Musab Al-Juwayr
Sultan Mandash
Abdullah Al-Hamdan
Head Coach
Roberto Mancini
2026 Group
Group H
Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Round of 16 | |
| 2018 | Group Stage | |
| 2006 | Group Stage | |
| 2006 | Group Stage | |
| 2002 | Group Stage | |
| 1998 | Group Stage | |
| 1994 | Round of 16 |
7 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Saudi Arabia in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Saudi Arabia is in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde.
Who is the manager of Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup?+
Roberto Mancini manages Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Saudi Arabia's FIFA ranking?+
Saudi Arabia is ranked #35 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Saudi Arabia played in?+
Saudi Arabia has appeared in 7 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Round of 16.
When does Saudi Arabia play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Saudi Arabia's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 15 vs Uruguay; June 21 vs Spain; June 26 vs Cape Verde. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Saudi Arabia's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Saudi Arabia include Mohammed Al-Owais, Ali Majrashi, Musab Al-Juwayr, Sultan Mandash, Abdullah Al-Hamdan.
Where is Saudi Arabia's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Saudi Arabia will be based in Austin, Texas (USA), training at Austin FC Stadium (Q2 Stadium). Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.