The Saudi national team's management acted immediately after the harsh defeat against Egypt in a friendly match that exposed many shortcomings ahead of major competitions.

Yasser Al-Misehal held an emergency meeting with coach Hervé Renard and the Green Falcons players to discuss the reasons for the declining performance and the heavy loss.

This move was made to identify the technical errors that emerged during the meeting and to work on correcting them quickly before facing upcoming challenges, foremost among them the 2026 World Cup.

The Saudi national team lost to its Egyptian counterpart with a score of 4-0 in the match held at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, as part of the preparation program.

The coaching staff, led by Renard, aims to take advantage of the upcoming friendly match against Serbia to regain balance and improve the team's performance.

The match against Serbia is scheduled to take place on March 31 in Belgrade, where the team hopes to deliver a more cohesive performance that satisfies the fans.

The Saudi national team is in Group H of the 2026 World Cup, alongside the teams of Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde, which underscores the importance of thorough preparation.