Overview
- Saudi Arabia appointed Georgios Donis on Thursday to a contract that runs until July 2027, replacing Hervé Renard ahead of the 2026 tournament.
- The federation said it will hold a press conference in Riyadh before the squad departs for a training camp in the United States.
- Donis, 56, is a former Greece international who joins from Al-Khaleej, and SAFF highlighted his extensive domestic league experience as a reason he can adjust fast.
- Saudi Arabia will play in Group H against Uruguay, Spain and Cape Verde, opening against Uruguay on June 15.
- Renard’s second spell, which began in October 2024, ended after a 4-0 loss to Egypt and a 2-1 defeat to Serbia despite steering qualification.