Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Green Falcons compete in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. AFC qualifier.
Saudi Arabia's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #31 in the Draw sloting, Saudi Arabia will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group H is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Saudi Arabia: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group H is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Saudi Arabia match of the World Cup is scheduled for Monday, June 15 against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium.
Group H draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Saudi Arabia face in Group H.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia (this page) | #31 | AFC |
| Spain | #29 | UEFA |
| Cabo Verde | #30 | CAF |
| Uruguay | #32 | CONMEBOL |
Saudi Arabia 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
Saudi Arabia World Cup history
Saudi Arabia have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Saudi Arabia data via API
// Fetch Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=saudi-arabia',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Saudi Arabia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Saudi Arabia is in Group H alongside Spain, Cabo Verde, Uruguay. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group H is #30.
Who is Saudi Arabia's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Saudi Arabia's best World Cup finish?
Saudi Arabia's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Saudi Arabia's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Saudi Arabia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
AFC qualifier. They came through the AFC qualifying pathway.
What is Saudi Arabia's current Draw sloting?
Saudi Arabia are seeded #31 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #31 in the Draw sloting, Saudi Arabia will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Saudi Arabia's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group H is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. At #31 in the Draw sloting, Saudi Arabia will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Saudi Arabia fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Saudi Arabia going back to their first tournament.
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