Saudi Arabia is making a change, moving on from men's national team manager Herve Renard just months before the World Cup. The Frenchman led the Falcons into the 2022 World Cup, where they were the only team to beat eventual champion Argentina.

Saudi Arabia was held to a goalless draw against 10-man Senegal on Wednesday in the ​two teams’ final friendly before the start of ‌the World Cup.

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Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will face off in the first FIFA World Cup match in Miami on June 15 at Hard Rock Stadium, bringing excitement to South Florida’s Saudi community.

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis has acknowledged that the influx of foreign stars into the Saudi Pro League has reduced opportunities for local players, but believes the experience of training and competing alongside elite talent could ultimately benefit the Green Falcons at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results.

Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis gestures during an international friendly against Ecuador on May 30. [Photo/Agencies] Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago.