FIFA World Cup 2026
Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab state by area, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula, birthplace of Islam with the holy cities Mecca and Medina, Arabic‑speaking with Riyadh as its modern capital and an oil‑based economy diversifying toward Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia have never lifted the trophy, but their best run is as regular World Cup round-of-16 participants (1994) across 6 World Cup appearances. At the World Cup, Sami Al-Jaber features prominently in the scoring charts for Saudi Arabia with 3 goals. All-time, Sami Al-Jaber leads Saudi Arabia's senior men's scoring list with 34 goals.
At World Cup 2026, Saudi Arabia line up in Group H as AFC representatives from Asia. Group-stage fixtures against Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay open a competitive first-round schedule.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Continent
- Asia
- Federation
- AFC (Asia)
- Group
- H
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #60
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1932
- Population
- 33,691,000
- Languages
- Arabic (official)
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Area
- 2,149,690 km²
- Highest point
- Jabal Sawda (3,000 m)
- Climate
- Mostly hyper-arid desert; cooler rainy pockets on south-west highlands
- Land borders
- Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Football facts
- Appearances
- 6
- Best result
- Round of 16 (1994)
- Top scorer
- Sami Al-Jaber (3)
- Debut
- 1994
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: green
World Cup history
6 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Group stage |
| 2018 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Group stage |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 1998 | Group stage |
| 1994 | Round of 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- Has Saudi Arabia ever won the FIFA World Cup?
- No. Saudi Arabia have not won the men's World Cup; their best finish is regular World Cup round-of-16 participants (1994).
- Which group is Saudi Arabia in at World Cup 2026?
- Saudi Arabia are in Group H. Group opponents include Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay.
- What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
- The capital city is Riyadh.
- Which FIFA confederation does Saudi Arabia belong to?
- Saudi Arabia compete under AFC (Asia).
- How many World Cups has Saudi Arabia played before 2026?
- Saudi Arabia had appeared in 6 FIFA World Cups prior to qualifying for 2026.
- Who is Saudi Arabia's all-time leading goal scorer?
- Sami Al-Jaber leads Saudi Arabia's senior men's national team with 34 goals in FIFA-recognised matches.