Saudi Arabia’s early FIFA World Cup exit prompts federation chief to resign
- Saudi Arabia, the three-time Asian champions, finish bottom of Group H with two points from three games.
- The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced his resignation after the national team were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the first round.
- Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, a goalless draw with tournament debutants Cape Verde and a heavy 4-0 defeat to title favourites Spain.
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- Saudi Arabia, the three-time Asian champions, finish bottom of Group H with two points from three games.
- The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced his resignation after the national team were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the first round.
- Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, a goalless draw with tournament debutants Cape Verde and a heavy 4-0 defeat to title favourites Spain.
Sources: Al Jazeera