The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser al-Misehal, has announced his resignation after the national team was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the first round. Saudi Arabia finished at the bottom of Group H after failing to secure a win against Uruguay, Cape Verde, and Spain. Taking full responsibility for the team’s performance, al-Misehal expressed his apologies to the fans and stated that a new chapter is necessary for the team’s future. During his seven-year tenure, he played a crucial role in securing the Kingdom’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup, a key element of the nation’s economic diversification strategy.
