
Saudi Arabia
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group H · vs Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay
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3 matchesFIFA Rank
#54
WC Titles
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WC Apps
7
Best Result
Round of 16 (1994)
Star Player
Salem Al-Dawsari
About Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, with its capital in Riyadh and a population of 36 million, is known for ancient Nabataean sites, the Empty Quarter desert, and Vision 2030 transformation. Saudi Arabia is building NEOM, a futuristic megacity in the desert including The Line — a 170-kilometer-long linear city designed to house 9 million people with zero cars.
In football, the The Green Falcons are a 7-time World Cup participant with their best result being Round of 16 (1994). Their World Cup journey began in 1994, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Salem Al-Dawsari as their talisman under head coach Roberto Mancini. Saudi Arabia produced the biggest shock of the 2022 World Cup, beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 in the group stage — the result was so significant that the King declared a national holiday.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Saudi Arabia at 3 out of 10, ranking them #35 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group H, they face Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay in what has been categorized as a moderately challenging group (difficulty 5/10).
The current The Green Falcons squad features 43 players, with the final 26-man World Cup roster to be announced in May 2026. Saudi Arabia have 3 confirmed group stage matches scheduled across the tournament.
Saudi Arabia supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.
Key Player
Salem Al-Dawsari
The Green Falcons · FIFA #54
Head Coach
Roberto Mancini
Home: King Fahd International Stadium
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Head-to-head records against each group opponent


Saudi Arabia and Spain have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
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Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
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Saudi Arabia and Uruguay have no significant competitive history, making their group-stage meeting in 2026 an intriguing first chapter.
View match preview →How Saudi Arabia Qualified
Saudi Arabia qualified through AFC Asian qualification, hoping to recapture the magic of their famous 2022 group-stage victory over Argentina.
Saudi Arabia Tactical Identity
Under Roberto Mancini, Saudi Arabia bring a distinctive tactical approach to the 2026 World Cup. The Green Falcons will look to impose their style on group-stage opponents while managing the physical demands of the expanded tournament format.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Saudi Arabia at 3.0/10 (ranked #35 overall), classifying them as an outside contender in the Underdog tier. Their strongest factor is group-stage preparation while their current FIFA ranking position represents their biggest challenge.
2026 Tournament Outlook
Saudi Arabia face a competitively balanced Group H draw against Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay. With the expanded 48-team format sending the top two from each group plus the best third-placed teams through to the Round of 32, The Green Falcons will be targeting a minimum of two victories to secure safe passage.
Saudi Arabia will face Spain and Cape Verde and Uruguay for the first time in competitive football, adding an element of unpredictability to the group dynamics.
Match Schedule
3 confirmed matches
Group H
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
Squad (43)
Current national team squad. Final World Cup roster announced May 2026.
Goalkeepers(6)
Defenders(14)
Midfielders(14)
Forwards(9)
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