Saudi Arabia Football Federation Won't Discuss Al-Musahl's Resignation

Yasser Al-Musahl resigned as president of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation after the national team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup.

What are the reasons behind the resignation?

Al-Musahl's resignation came after a series of negative results for the Saudi Arabian national team, with three losses in their last five games, one win, and one draw. Their last result was a 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates on December 18, 2025.

How will the Saudi Arabian Football Federation be affected?

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation will not discuss Al-Musahl's resignation, according to the agenda of the extraordinary general assembly. The agenda includes some organizational matters related to the assembly, as well as voting on some proposals to amend the constitution and election regulations.

What's next after the resignation?

Al-Musahl has been in charge of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation since 2019, and the Saudi Arabian national team has not achieved any titles during his tenure. The most notable achievement was qualifying for the World Cup twice, before being eliminated in the group stage. The Saudi Arabian national team is looking for a way to get back on track after their early exit from the 2026 World Cup. With Al-Musahl's resignation, it seems that the Saudi Arabian Football Federation is at a crossroads