What did the Saudi national team achieve in its latest World Cup appearances?

The Saudi national team recalls one of its most notable World Cup participations during the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, when it captured attention with a strong performance and historic results, despite not succeeding in reaching the knockout stages.

The "Green" team competed in the tournament within Group C, which included the national teams of Argentina, Poland, and Mexico, in a group that was described at the time as one of the toughest in the tournament.

The Saudi national team began its campaign with a historic 2-1 victory over Argentina, in one of the biggest surprises of the World Cup, after coming from behind to win thanks to goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari.

That victory gave the Saudi national team a significant morale boost and placed it in the spotlight of global media attention, especially since Argentina went on to win the championship title.

In the second round, the Green Falcons lost to Poland 2-0, despite delivering a good technical performance and creating many opportunities, but the offensive finishing was missing in that match.

The Saudi national team concluded its participation with a loss against Mexico, with a score of 2-1. Salem Al-Dawsari scored the only goal for the Green Falcons during injury time, ending their hopes of advancing to the next round.

The Saudi national team finished the tournament with three points in fourth place in the group, but they received widespread praise for their impressive performance against strong teams on the global stage.

During the Qatar 2022 edition, the Green Falcons achieved their fourth victory in the history of their World Cup participations, while Salem Al-Dawsari continued to make history by boosting his goal tally in the global tournament.

The Saudi national team aims to build on the gains from its previous participation during the 2026 World Cup, competing under the leadership of Greek coach Georgios Donis in Group H, which includes Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde.

Saudi fans hope that this time the Green Falcons will succeed in advancing beyond the group stage, benefiting from the accumulated experience of its key players and the great ambitions accompanying their upcoming participation in the global event.