Saudi Arabia HubWhat happened?
The Saudi Arabia national team is looking for solutions to improve their performance after an early exit from the 2026 World Cup. Jamal Belamri, a former Algerian national team player, is calling for a local coach to be given a chance to lead the team.
Why does Belamri think a local coach is the solution?
Belamri believes that the constant reliance on foreign coaches has not yielded the desired results, and that the Saudi Arabia national team needs a local coach who has a complete understanding of the Saudi football identity and the nature of the players.
What policy does Belamri criticize?
Belamri criticizes the policy adopted by the Saudi Football Federation in recent years, where the national team has had coaches from different schools of thought, resulting in a lack of stability in the team's technical staff.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Saudi Arabia 0-0 United Arab Emirates |
What is the future of the Saudi Arabia national team?
The Saudi Arabia national team has not achieved any significant results in over 20 years, and Belamri believes that it is time to take a bold decision to give a local coach a chance, if there is a genuine desire to restore the team to its former glory and compete for major tournaments.
