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Saudi Arabia — World Cup 2026
Group H · Model Elo 1705 · Founded 1957 · Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Saudi Arabia are in Group H. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1705, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group H. The national side was founded in 1957. They play home matches at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which seats 22,500.
- Founded: 1957
- Home stadium: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium (capacity 22,500)
- Based in: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Official site: www.saff.com.sa/index.php
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Nawaf Al-Aqidi · Goalkeeper · age 26 · Al-Nassr -
28. Ahmed Al-Kassar · Goalkeeper · age 35 · Al-Qadsiah -
33. Mohammed Al-Owais · Goalkeeper · age 34 · Al-Ula
Defenders
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2. Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat · Right-Back · age 24 · Al-Qadsiah -
4. Jehad Thakri · Centre-Back · age 25 · Al-Qadsiah -
5. Abdulelah Al-Amri · Centre-Back · age 29 · Al-Nassr -
12. Nawaf Boushal · Right-Back · age 26 · Al-Nassr -
15. Hassan Kadesh · Left-Back · age 33 · Al-Ittihad -
23. Saud Abdulhamid · Right-Back · age 27 · Lens -
24. Moteb Al-Harbi · Left-Back · age 26 · Al-Hilal -
27. Ali Majrashi · Right-Back · age 26 · Al-Ahli -
78. Ali Lajami · Centre-Back · age 30 · Al-Hilal -
87. Hassan Al-Tambakti · Centre-Back · age 27 · Al-Hilal
Midfielders
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16. Nasser Al-Dawsari · Central Midfield · age 27 · Al-Hilal -
17. Abdullah Al-Khaibari · Defensive Midfield · age 30 · Al-Nassr -
18. Musab Al-Juwayr · Central Midfield · age 23 · Al-Qadsiah -
18. Alaa Al-Hejji · Central Midfield · age 30 · Neom -
28. Mohamed Kanno · Central Midfield · age 31 · Al-Hilal -
30. Ziyad Al-Johani · Defensive Midfield · age 24 · Al-Ahli
Forwards
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9. Firas Al-Buraikan · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Al-Ahli -
9. Abdullah Al-Hamdan · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Al-Nassr -
11. Saleh Al-Shehri · Centre-Forward · age 32 · Al-Ittihad -
17. Khalid Al-Ghannam · Left Wing · age 25 · Al-Ettifaq -
23. Ayman Yahya · Left Wing · age 25 · Al-Nassr -
23. Sultan Mandash · Right Winger · age 31 · Al-Hilal -
29. Salem Al-Dawsari · Left Wing · age 35 · Al-Hilal
Staff
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Georgios Donis · Manager · age 56 · Saudi Arabia
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Saudi Arabia have played 744 internationals since 1963, winning 351 for a 47.2% win rate (351W 172D 221L, 1,139 goals for / 782 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 4W 4D 14L from 22 matches.
Recent form
- D vs Cape Verde 0–0 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Spain 0–4 · 2026-06-21 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Uruguay 1–1 · 2026-06-15 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Senegal 0–0 · 2026-06-09
- W vs Puerto Rico 3–0 · 2026-06-05
- L vs Ecuador 1–2 · 2026-05-30
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Saudi Arabia's Top World Cup Scorers
- Sami Al-Jaber — 3 World Cup goals
- Salem Al-Dawsari — 3 World Cup goals
- Fuad Anwar — 2 World Cup goals
- Saeed Al-Owairan — 1 World Cup goal
- Fahad Al-Ghesheyan — 1 World Cup goal
- Yousuf Al-Thunayan — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group H Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Saudi Arabia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Saudi Arabia are in Group H.
What are Saudi Arabia's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Saudi Arabia a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1705.
When was the Saudi Arabia national football team founded?
1957.
Where do Saudi Arabia play their home matches?
At the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (capacity 22,500).
What is Saudi Arabia's all-time record?
Saudi Arabia have played 744 internationals, winning 351 (47.2%). At the World Cup they have 4 wins, 4 draws and 14 defeats from 22 matches.