Saudi ArabiaWorld Cup 2026 Analysis
“Saudi Arabia’s shock defeat of Argentina at the 2022 World Cup proved they can beat anyone; the Saudi Pro League investment has raised domestic player quality.”
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Saudi Arabia 2022 — capable of stunning upsets against the biggest teams
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Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini shocked the football world when he left his position as Italy coach to take charge of Saudi Arabia in 2023. A serial winner as both a player and manager, he brought Premier League and Champions League pedigree to the Saudi project. His CV includes a Premier League title with Manchester City and Euro 2020 glory with Italy. The challenge of building Saudi Arabia into a force capable of competing at the 2026 World Cup represents a new chapter for one of football's most decorated coaches.
Mancini favors a possession-based, attacking approach with creative midfield play, overlapping full-backs, and an emphasis on patient build-up to break down defenses.
Mancini believes in playing attractive football and building a winning culture through confidence and ambition. He wants Saudi Arabia to play on the front foot and not be intimidated by any opponent. He brings a top-level European mentality to the squad and demands the highest professional standards.
- •Won the Premier League with Manchester City in 2012
- •Won three Serie A titles with Inter Milan
- •Won Euro 2020 as Italy head coach
- •Managed at the highest level in England, Italy, and the Middle East
Squad
Goalkeepers3
Defenders8
#5Saud Abdulhamid
Roma
#4Hassan Tambakti
Al-Shabab
22 caps · 0 goals
#3Ali Al-Boleahi
Al-Hilal
65 caps · 2 goals
#2Sultan Al-Ghannam
Al-Nassr
48 caps · 1 goals
#13Yasser Al-Shahrani
Al-Hilal
72 caps · 2 goals
#14Abdulelah Al-Amri
Al-Hilal
25 caps · 1 goals
#22Abdullah Madu
Al-Nassr
35 caps · 1 goals
#24Ali Al-Asmari
Al-Hilal
5 caps · 0 goals
Midfielders6
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Will Saudi Arabia qualify from the group stage at World Cup 2026?
Saudi Arabia face a tough Group H with Spain, Serbia, and Cabo Verde. Their most realistic path to advancement is through the best third-place route. However, Saudi Arabia proved in 2022 that they can shock anyone — their 2-1 win over defending champions Argentina is the blueprint for how they approach big matches.
Who is Saudi Arabia's best player at World Cup 2026?
Salem Al-Dawsari scored the famous winning goal against Argentina in 2022 and continues as Saudi Arabia's most celebrated attacker. Saleh Al-Shehri also scored in that historic match. Saudi Arabia's squad has benefited from the Saudi Pro League's investment in bringing world-class coaches and playing standards to the domestic game.
What is Saudi Arabia's World Cup record?
Saudi Arabia have appeared in seven World Cups, with their best finish being the Round of 16 in 1994. Their most famous moment is the 2-1 win over defending champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history.