The Saudi Arabia national team is looking for a way out after a disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup. There is a strong trend to dismiss coach Georgios Donis after the team's early exit.
What happened?
The Saudi Arabia national team made an early exit from the 2026 World Cup, after earning only one point from three matches.
Why does this matter for Saudi Arabia?
The early exit is a major disappointment for the Saudi Arabia national team, which had hoped to achieve better results in the tournament.
What comes next?
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is considering dismissing Donis from his position, and has included Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus in the list of candidates to take over the team.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Saudi Arabia vs UAE | 0-0 |
The Saudi Arabia national team is looking for a way out after a disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup. The team is considered one of the best in the region, but the early exit is a major disappointment.
Who is Jorge Jesus?
Jorge Jesus is a Portuguese coach, who previously managed Al-Nasr in Saudi Arabia, and led the team to win the Saudi Pro League title.
The Saudi Arabia national team is looking for a way out after a disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup. The team is considered one of the best in the region, but the early exit is a major disappointment.
