Saudi Arabia's World Cup exit leads to federation chief's resignation

The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser al-Misehal, has resigned following the national team's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H, earning two points from three matches: a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, a goalless draw with Cape Verde, and a 4-0 defeat to Spain. Al-Misehal accepted responsibility for the team's poor performance and announced he would step down to allow for new leadership. He had served as president for seven years and was instrumental in securing Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup. This tournament marked Saudi Arabia's third consecutive World Cup appearance, with the team failing to advance beyond the group stage since 1994.

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