Heading to the sixth World Cup in their history, Saudi Arabia are looking to repeat their last 16 finish from 1994, having not made it out of the group since.
Having topped their World Cup qualifying group ahead of Japan, they head into the tournament losing just once in their 10-game stint. Their form was not as strong in the 2021 Arab Cup, however, failing to get out of a group consisting of Jordan, Palestine and Morocco.
With just two wins in seven games this calendar year, including losses to Colombia, Ecuador and Japan, the Middle-East side head into the tournament in poor form.
Drawn in a tricky group with Poland, Mexico and tournament heavyweights Argentina, the middle-eastern side will not be favoured to make it to the round of 16 this time around, but could yet spring a major surprise.
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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2022 Tips
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Saudi Arabia are ranked 51st in the world, and highly unlikely to progress from their group, let alone advance deep into the tournament. Their qualifying record will offer them encouragement of causing problems for some of the bigger sides however.
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Manager
Herve Renard
The 54-year-old French manager is a veteran of the AFCON circuit, having previously managed Morocco, Ivory Coast, Zambia and Angola. He has World Cup experience – his Morocco side managed just a point in 2018 – but with a 55% win rate as Saudi Arabia manager, has a positive record and will be hoping to spring a surprise or two.
Record
Total appearances: 6
First qualification: 1994
Most recent: 2018
Best achievement: Round of 16 (1994)
World Ranking: 51
Overall record: P16, W3, D2, L11
Key players
Salem Al Dawsari
Now 31-years-old, Al Hilal winger Salem Al Dawsari is set to be a key part of the Saudi setup this winter, with the veteran due to add to his 53 appearances for the national team.
The right-footed forward scored one of his nation’s two goals at the last World Cup, and has 14 to his name on the international stage. For any chance to make it out of the group stage, the former Villarreal man will have a massive role to play.
Salman Al-Faraj
Another veteran in the Saudi Arabia side, Al Faraj will be charged with running his nation’s engine room even at the age of 33.
The midfielder has been a central facet of his national setup, with 56 appearances to his name and occasionally captaining The Falcons, while he also did so at the Olympics.
101′s Saudi Arabia World Cup Tip
101 Great Goals is backing Saudi Arabia to have a tough tournament, in a very tough group. With three imposing teams to play against, they could easily exit the groups without a single point to their name.
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