Renard Challenges the Giants: We Can Defeat Spain.. Our Group Is Fiery Without Question
French coach Hervé Renard emphasized his conviction that the Saudi national team will enter the 2026 World Cup in one of the toughest groups, affirming that the draw has once again placed the "Green Falcons" against heavyweight opponents in a scenario reminiscent of the previous World Cup.
Renard explained after attending the draw ceremony in Washington that the difficulty of Saudi Arabia's groups has become a common occurrence, noting that facing Spain, ranked first in the world, and Uruguay, with its rich history, makes the path challenging from the very beginning with no room for error.
The French coach explained that despite Cape Verde making its debut, it will not be an easy opponent, emphasizing that teams new to the World Cup have extra enthusiasm and a strong desire to prove themselves in the world's biggest tournament.
Renard responded to a question about the possibility of repeating the historic victory over Argentina in 2022 by confidently stating that the Saudi national team is capable of defeating Spain. He added that winning against a team that could become world champions would be something he would accept without hesitation.
Renard pointed out that the details of the preparation program have not yet been finalized, emphasizing that determining the match venues and accommodation locations will be the first step before developing the complete preparation plan for the new edition of the World Cup.
The coach revealed that the current lineup differs from the 2022 national team, noting that only four players from the previous generation are still present, and that several players will be participating in the tournament for the first time. This provides them with a valuable opportunity to gain significant experience during tough matches, such as the game against Spain.
The report concluded by noting that the draw placed Saudi Arabia in Group H alongside Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde. The "Green Falcons" will start their journey with a fiery match against Uruguay, followed by a tough test against Spain, before finishing the group stage with a game against Cape Verde, who are aiming for a historic upset.
Renard explained after attending the draw ceremony in Washington that the difficulty of Saudi Arabia's groups has become a common occurrence, noting that facing Spain, ranked first in the world, and Uruguay, with its rich history, makes the path challenging from the very beginning with no room for error.
The French coach explained that despite Cape Verde making its debut, it will not be an easy opponent, emphasizing that teams new to the World Cup have extra enthusiasm and a strong desire to prove themselves in the world's biggest tournament.
Renard responded to a question about the possibility of repeating the historic victory over Argentina in 2022 by confidently stating that the Saudi national team is capable of defeating Spain. He added that winning against a team that could become world champions would be something he would accept without hesitation.
Renard pointed out that the details of the preparation program have not yet been finalized, emphasizing that determining the match venues and accommodation locations will be the first step before developing the complete preparation plan for the new edition of the World Cup.
The coach revealed that the current lineup differs from the 2022 national team, noting that only four players from the previous generation are still present, and that several players will be participating in the tournament for the first time. This provides them with a valuable opportunity to gain significant experience during tough matches, such as the game against Spain.
The report concluded by noting that the draw placed Saudi Arabia in Group H alongside Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde. The "Green Falcons" will start their journey with a fiery match against Uruguay, followed by a tough test against Spain, before finishing the group stage with a game against Cape Verde, who are aiming for a historic upset.
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