Overview
- Renard told AFP on Friday that the federation dismissed him about 60 days before the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
- The Saudi Arabian Football Federation had not issued an official statement confirming the move at the time of the initial reports.
- AFP reported that Georgios Donis, a former Greek international who coaches Al-Khaleej, is expected to lead the team at the tournament.
- Renard’s second spell ends after 18 months, and he said he takes pride in being the coach who both qualified Saudi Arabia for and led them to the 2022 World Cup.
- The decision follows March losses to Egypt 4–0 and Serbia 2–1, with Saudi Arabia now set to face Uruguay, Spain and Cape Verde in Group H.