Saudi Arabia's national team is seeking a new path after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Saudi Arabian football federation is working quietly to map out a new path for the national team after the shock of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What happened?

Attention is turning to the decision-making corridors, where technical and administrative reports are being prepared to end the era of coach Georgios Donis and prepare his replacement.

Why does this matter for Saudi Arabia?

This administrative move aims to identify the weaknesses that led to the team's last-place finish in the group stage and provide a thoughtful administrative and technical cover for any decision that will be made regarding the future of the current technical staff.

What's next for Saudi Arabia?

The sports community is waiting for the Saudi Arabian football federation to announce its decisive decisions in the coming days, once the final reports are approved. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-12-18 | Saudi Arabia 0-0 United Arab Emirates |

Secret negotiations and alternatives on the federation's table

The Saudi sports newspaper revealed that the decision-makers have put the Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus at the top of the shortlist of candidates, along with another Portuguese coach whose identity has not been revealed.