The Saudi Arabia national football team is facing criticism after losing to Spain in the 2026 World Cup. Fahad Al-Harifi is criticizing Fahad Al-Mufarrij's behavior before the match.

What happened?

Fahad Al-Harifi, a legend of Al-Nasr, criticized Fahad Al-Mufarrij, the sports director of the Saudi national team, before the Spain match. Al-Harifi said that Al-Mufarrij was not in the right place at the right time.

Why does this matter for the Saudi Arabia national football team?

The loss to Spain was heavy, and Al-Mufarrij's behavior sparked controversy. Al-Harifi said that Al-Mufarrij should be more wise in his actions.

What comes next?

The Saudi Arabia national football team will face Cape Verde in the next match. | Match | Date | | --- | --- | | Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde | 2026-06-27 |

The Saudi Arabia national football team is looking for a win in the next match to improve its chances of qualifying for the next round.

Background

The Saudi Arabia national football team lost to Spain in the previous match with a score of 4-0. | Match | Score | Date | | --- | --- | --- | | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 4-0 | 2026-06-21 |