Saudi Arabia
Odds to win: 200/1
Overview
Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history when they defeated Argentina 2-1 in the opening match of the 2022 tournament, a result that sent shockwaves through the football world. The Green Falcons have been a consistent presence in Asian football and are investing heavily in their domestic league, attracting global superstars to the Saudi Pro League. Their national team squad remains primarily domestically based, with players who benefit from competing alongside world-class teammates at club level. Saudi Arabia's style has evolved toward a more aggressive, pressing approach, and their 2022 World Cup heroics proved they can compete at the highest level.
Key Players
Salem Al-Dawsari
Forward · Al-Hilal
Mohammed Al-Owais
Goalkeeper · Al-Hilal
Firas Al-Buraikan
Forward · Al-Hilal
World Cup History
Saudi Arabia have appeared at six World Cups: 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022. Their best result was reaching the round of 16 in 1994 in the United States, where Saeed Al-Owairan scored one of the greatest individual goals in World Cup history. The 2022 victory over Argentina was their most famous result, causing one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.
Group H Opponents
Fun Fact
After Saudi Arabia's stunning 2-1 victory over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, King Salman declared a national holiday, giving all workers and students the following day off to celebrate.
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