Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Squad: Full 30-Man Roster and Group H Breakdown

Saudi Arabia is going to the World Cup. As of May 30, 2026, head coach Georgios Donis has named a 30-man squad for a preparation camp running from May 25 to June 10 . This is not the final 26. It is the working pool — every player still in contention, tracked by position, club, national team minutes, and recent form.

The Green Falcons face a brutal Group H draw: Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde (as of May 30, 2026). Their opener is against Uruguay on June 15 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens . The margin for error is thin. Here is who Donis is working with.

Recent form

Saudi Arabia's recent results tell two stories. Over their last 20 recorded matches, they have won 9, drawn 3, and lost 8, scoring 22 and conceding 23. The wins include a 3-1 result against Comoros and a 2-1 over Oman. The losses include a 4-0 home defeat to Egypt in March and a 1-2 loss away to Serbia at the end of March . That Egypt result stands out. Four goals conceded at home, against an African side that will not be at this tournament. The defensive questions are real (as of May 30, 2026).

A 1-0 loss to Jordan and a 0-2 loss to Algeria at home round out a rough stretch. The squad's last two matches before the World Cup window were both defeats. Donis has work to do in camp (as of May 30, 2026).

The full 30-man squad

Track the full Saudi Arabia squad on their country hub for daily updates (as of May 30, 2026).

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Key players to watch

Feras Al Brikan is the focal point. 7 NT goals in the last 12 months, spread across 22 appearances . No other forward in the squad comes close to that rate. If Saudi Arabia are going to take points off anyone in Group H, Al Brikan will likely be involved (as of May 30, 2026).

Saud Abdulhamid brings something no one else in this pool has: a full season at a European club. His 4,425 club minutes at Lens, with 6 goals and 11 assists, show a right-back who contributes in both phases . He has seen the intensity that Spain and Uruguay play at, week in, week out (as of May 30, 2026).

Musab Al Juwayr is the rising name. The Saudi Pro League's Young Player of the Year has 6 goals and 11 assists in 36 club appearances . At national team level, he has already racked up 26 appearances and 1,049 minutes. He is 26-cap deep at a young age. This is his tournament to announce himself globally (as of May 30, 2026).

Salem Al Dawsari remains the squad's creative heartbeat. 11 club goals and 8 assists at Al-Hilal. 1,333 NT minutes. He is the player opposing defenses will plan for (as of May 30, 2026).

Group H schedule

Saudi Arabia's path through the group stage:

The opener against Uruguay is the squad's best chance to take points from one of the heavyweights. Marcelo Bielsa's side are dangerous, but a structured low-possession game plan could create problems for Uruguay's high press. The Spain match on June 21 could be shaped by an external factor: reports indicate Lamine Yamal may miss Spain's first two group games due to a hamstring injury . If that holds, Saudi Arabia would face Spain without one of their most dangerous attacking weapons.

The final match against Cape Verde on June 26 in Houston is, on paper, the most winnable fixture. But Cape Verde earned their place in this World Cup. Nothing in Group H is given.

What does Saudi Arabia's squad pool look like?

Donis has named 30 players for the preparation camp . The final cut to 26 will happen before June 10. Most of the squad plays in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli Jeddah, and Al-Ittihad supply the bulk of the pool. Only Saud Abdulhamid (Lens) and Marwan Al Sahafi (Antwerp) are based in European leagues. This is a domestically grounded squad.

Who is Saudi Arabia's top scorer heading into the World Cup?

Feras Al Brikan. 7 national team goals in the last 12 months, from 22 appearances and 1,478 minutes . Saleh Al Shehri — the man who put the ball past Argentina's goalkeeper in Qatar — has 5 NT goals in the same window but from fewer minutes (587). Al Brikan carries the heavier workload and the higher output (as of May 30, 2026).

When does Saudi Arabia play their first World Cup match?

June 15, 2026. Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens . It is the Group H opener for both sides. The second match is against Spain on June 21 in Atlanta, and the group closes against Cape Verde on June 26 in Houston.

How has Saudi Arabia performed in recent friendlies?

The numbers are mixed. 9 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses, 22 goals scored, 23 conceded. The final two pre-tournament matches were both defeats: a 4-0 home loss to Egypt and a 1-2 loss away to Serbia in March . Defensive solidity is the obvious concern heading into a group with Spain and Uruguay (as of May 30, 2026).

Why is the potential Lamine Yamal injury relevant to Saudi Arabia?

Reports indicate Spain's Lamine Yamal could miss his side's opening two Group H matches due to a hamstring injury . Saudi Arabia play Spain on June 21 — the second of those two games. If Yamal is unavailable, Saudi Arabia would face a Spain side missing one of its primary attacking threats. It does not change the scale of the challenge, but it could change the margins.

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