Saudi Arabia changes manager ahead of World Cup 2026
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Saudi Arabia has appointed a new manager just days before the World Cup 2026, set to begin on June 11. This change complicates preparations for the tournament but also presents an opportunity for Saudi players to showcase their talent on a prominent stage. The team's performance and strategies will take shape in the lead-up to their opening match.
- •Saudi Arabia's new manager takes charge ahead of World Cup.
- •Tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026.
- •Team players have a chance to prove themselves.
- •Pre-tournament adjustments may affect game strategy.
- 3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 team guide
"A pre-tournament change of manager has complicated planning but, with the pressure off to an extent, Saudi talent has a chance to prove itself This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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