Pre-Decision Phase.. The Saudi Federation Quietly Opens Renard's File
Thursday 18-12-2025
The Saudi Football Federation has begun a comprehensive review of the future of French coach Hervé Renard, head of the Saudi national team, in preparation for making a decisive decision ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

This step comes after the continued absence of the Green Team from the podium, following their exit from the Arab Cup after a 1-0 loss to Jordan in the semifinals.

The newspaper "Asharq Al-Awsat" explained that the evaluation of Renard's situation is conducted with technical calmness, away from emotional decisions, aiming to analyze the reasons for the failure and reach a balanced decision.

Renard has a contract with the Saudi national team extended until 2027, but the overall decline in performance and the exit from the Arab Cup have reignited the debate about his future.

Saudi expectations were high in the tournament held in Qatar, hoping to break a long absence from titles, which intensified the criticism following their elimination.

The Saudi national team struggled to reach the semifinals after a tough match against Palestine that extended into extra time, ultimately decided by a decisive goal from Mohammed Kanno.

Al-Akhdar is currently preparing to face the UAE national team in the third-place match of the Arab Cup tomorrow, Thursday, at Khalifa International Stadium.

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