Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Saudi Arabia are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group L alongside Uruguay, Denmark, Cape Verde. Here is everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | AFC |
| FIFA Ranking | #53 |
| Group | Group L |
| Group Opponents | Uruguay, Denmark, Cape Verde |
| Head Coach | Roberto Mancini |
| Star Player | Salem Al-Dawsari |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Best Result | Round of 16 (1994) |
Saudi Arabia 2026 World Cup Squad
Saudi Arabia named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al-Owais, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Mohammed Al-Rubaie
Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Yasir Al-Shahrani, Sultan Al-Ghanam
Midfielders: Salman Al-Faraj, Mohamed Kanno, Ali Al-Hassan, Sami Al-Najei, Abdullah Al-Hamdan
Forwards: Salem Al-Dawsari, Firas Al-Buraikan, Haitham Asiri, Riyadh Sharahili, Abdullah Radif
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | TBC |
| June 17 | Saudi Arabia vs Denmark | TBC |
| June 22 | Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Salem Al-Dawsari
The Al-Hilal winger is Saudi Arabia’s most celebrated player, famous for scoring the winning goal against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup — one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history. His pace and directness from the left make him Saudi Arabia’s most dangerous player.
Mohammed Al-Owais
The Al-Hilal goalkeeper was outstanding at the 2022 World Cup and is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Asian football. His performances were crucial to Saudi Arabia’s famous victory over Argentina and their overall tournament performance.
Firas Al-Buraikan
The young Al-Fateh striker is one of Saudi Arabia’s most promising attackers. His energy, movement and ability to score in big matches make him an important player in Roberto Mancini’s forward line at World Cup 2026.
Saudi Arabia World Cup History
Saudi Arabia famously defeated Argentina 2-1 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history. Salem Al-Dawsari’s winning goal from a seemingly impossible angle became one of the iconic images of the tournament. Their best previous result was reaching the Round of 16 in 1994.
How Did Saudi Arabia Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Saudi Arabia qualified through AFC Asian qualifying, finishing in the top spots of their group. Under Roberto Mancini, formerly Italy’s World Cup winning coach, they have improved their technical quality and tactical organisation significantly.
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Prediction
Saudi Arabia face a tough Group L with Uruguay and Denmark, but after defeating Argentina they have shown they can beat anyone on their day. Al-Dawsari and the team Mancini has built will be targeting at least a second place finish in the group.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
