Saudi Arabia

FIFA Ranking: ~55

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Country Information

• Capital: Riyadh
• Population: ~36 million
• Continent: Asia

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World Cup History

• Appearances: 7 (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022, 2026)
• Titles: 0
• Best Performance: Round of 16 (1994)

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Coach

• Hervé Renard: Highly experienced French manager famous for his tournament achievements with African sides and for orchestrating Saudi Arabia's stunning 2-1 win over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Tactically sharp and a master motivator.

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Key Players

• Salem Al-Dawsari: The hero of the Argentina victory in 2022. An electrifying winger with pace, technical quality and the ability to produce moments of magic in the biggest games.
• Mohammed Al-Owais: Reliable, experienced and commanding goalkeeper. A key figure in Saudi Arabia's defensive organisation and one of Asia's best shot-stoppers.
• Ali Al-Hassan: Industrious and positionally intelligent central midfielder. Brings energy, structure and defensive cover in the middle of the park.
• Firas Al-Buraikan: Pacey and direct young striker who brings dynamism and unpredictability to Saudi Arabia's forward play

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