What group is Saudi Arabia in at the 2026 World Cup?

Saudi Arabia is in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay, Cabo Verde.

When does Saudi Arabia play their first match?

Saudi Arabia's first match is against Uruguay on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.

Roberto Mancini is the manager of Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.

Saudi Arabia has never won the World Cup. Their best finish was Round of 16 (1994).

Salem Al-Dawsari is Saudi Arabia's captain at the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA Ranking	55
Confederation	AFC
Manager	Roberto Mancini
Captain	Salem Al-Dawsari
Nickname	The Green Falcons
World Cup Titles	0
World Cup Appearances	7
Best Finish	Round of 16 (1994)
2022 World Cup	Group stage — famously beat Argentina
2026 Group	Group H (Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde)

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Complete statistical breakdown from Saudi Arabia's AFC qualifying campaign and all-time World Cup history.

Date	MD	Venue	Opponent	Result	GF	GA	Formation	Captain	Attendance
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Qualifying record: AFC 3rd Round — Group C runners-up

Year	Host	Result	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA
2022	Qatar	Group stage	3	1	0	2	3	5
2018	Russia	Group stage	3	1	0	2	2	7
2006	Germany	Group stage	3	0	1	2	2	7
2002	South Korea/Japan	Group stage	3	0	0	3	0	12
1998	France	Group stage	3	0	1	2	2	7
1994	USA	Round of 16	4	2	0	2	4	4
TOTAL		7 editions	18	4	2	12	13	37