Local identity is key if Saudi Arabia plan to repeat 1994 World Cup in 2034

article author: Dr. Bader bin Saud Author: Mon, 2026-07-13 18: 52 ​The Saudi national team’s elimination at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup — and their failure to defeat Cape Verde — was not surprising at all. Argentina struggled against them, and Spain and Uruguay were unable to defeat them. Perhaps the problem lies with the team or elsewhere, but I rule out the possibility that the solution lies only in someone’s resignation or holding another accountable, because that does not explain the Saudi national team’s 30-year absence from winning at championships. Main category: Sport Football Tags: FIFA World Cup 2026 Special

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