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Saudi Arabia
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) الصقور العربية (as-Suqūr Al-‘Arabiyyah, "Arabian Falcons")
الصقور الخضر (as-Suqūr al-Khoḍur, "The Green Falcons")
الأخضر (al-'Akhḍar, "The Green")
Association Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation WAFF (West Asia)
Head coach Hervé Renard
Captain Salem Al-Dawsari
Most caps Mohamed Al-Deayea (173)
Top scorer Majed Abdullah (72)
Home stadium Various
FIFA code KSA
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 70 Decrease 1 (7 February 2019)
Highest 21 (July 2004)
Lowest 126 (December 2012)
Elo ranking
Current 63 Increase 6 (3 March 2019)
Highest 27 (November 1998)
Lowest 112 (1970, 1972)
First international
 Lebanon 1–1 Saudi Arabia 
(Beirut, Lebanon; 18 January 1957)
Biggest win
 East Timor 0–10 Saudi Arabia 
(Dili, Timor-Leste; 17 November 2015)
Biggest defeat
 United Arab Republic 13–0 Saudi Arabia 
(Casablanca, Morocco; 3 September 1961)
World Cup
Appearances 6 (first in 1994)
Best result Round of 16 (1994)
Asian Cup
Appearances 12 (first in 1984)
Best result Champions (1984, 1988, 1996)
Arab Cup
Appearances 7 (first in 1985)
Best result Champions (1998, 2002)
Arabian Gulf Cup
Appearances 24 (first in 1970)
Best result Champions (1994, 2002, 2003–04)
Confederations Cup
Appearances 4 (first in 1992)
Best result Runners-up (1992)
Medal record
Men's football
FIFA Confederations Cup
Silver Saudi Arabia 1992 Squad
FIFA Arab Cup
Gold Qatar 1998 Squad
Gold Kuwait 2002 Squad
Silver Syria 1992 Squad
Bronze Saudi Arabia 1985 Squad
AFC Asian Cup
Gold Singapore 1984 Squad
Gold Qatar 1988 Squad
Gold UAE 1996 Squad
Silver Japan 1992 Squad
Silver Lebanon 2000 Squad
Silver Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand-Vietnam 2007 Squad
Asian Games
Silver Seoul 1986 Squad
Bronze New Delhi 1982 Squad
Arab Games
Silver Damascus 1976 Squad
Bronze Cairo 2007 Squad
Website saff.sa

The Saudi Arabia national football team represents Saudi Arabia in men's international football games. They are often called Al-Suqour Al-Arabiyyah (Arabian Falcons) or Al-Suqour Al-Khodhur (The Green Falcons). These names refer to their traditional green and white team colors. The team is part of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Saudi Arabia is one of Asia's most successful national football teams. They have won the AFC Asian Cup three times (in 1984, 1988, and 1996). They have also reached the Asian Cup finals a record six times. The team has played in the FIFA World Cup seven times. Their first World Cup appearance was in 1994. Saudi Arabia was the first Asian team to reach the final of a major FIFA competition. This happened at the 1992 King Fahd Cup, which later became the FIFA Confederations Cup. Only Australia and Japan have done this since.

At the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia surprised many. They beat Belgium and Morocco in the group stage. They then lost to Sweden in the Round of 16. This made them only the second Arab team to reach the knockout stage of a World Cup. Other Asian teams like Australia, Japan, and South Korea have also achieved this. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia famously beat Argentina 2–1. Argentina later went on to win the tournament. However, Saudi Arabia lost their next games and finished last in their group.

Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. This will be the first time the country hosts this important tournament. They are also scheduled to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Team History

Early Days (1951–1955)

The idea for a Saudi national team began in 1951. A team of Saudi players played friendly matches against an Egyptian team. These games took place in Jeddah. In 1953, the first Saudi team traveled abroad for friendly matches. They visited Damascus as part of a royal visit.

In 1957, the Saudi national team played in their first international tournament. This was at the 2nd Pan-Arab Games in Beirut. The opening ceremony was a big event, attended by King Saud.

Rise and Challenges (1956–2016)

Saudi Arabia's football federation started in 1956. However, the national team didn't play in a major tournament until 1984. That year, they qualified for the AFC Asian Cup and won it on their first try. After this, they reached the next four Asian Cup finals in a row. They won two more titles in 1988 and 1996. They have qualified for every Asian Cup since then. In 2007, they reached the final again.

Saudi Arabia national football team in 1984
Saudi national team, 1984
Asian Cup 1984, match Saudi Arabia and China
Saudi Arabia playing against China in the 1984 AFC Asian Cup final.

Saudi Arabia played in their first FIFA World Cup in 1994. They had a strong team with players like Saeed Al-Owairan and Sami Al-Jaber. They won against Belgium and Morocco in the group stage. They then lost to Sweden in the Round of 16. Saudi Arabia qualified for the next three World Cups. However, they did not win any matches in those tournaments. In 2002, they finished last without scoring any goals.

After 2007, the team faced some tough times. They did not qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, they lost all three of their games. They also failed to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, they were eliminated in the group stage again.

Recent Success (2017–Present)

Saudi Arabia qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, ending a 12-year wait. In their first game, they lost to host nation Russia 5–0. They also lost to Uruguay. However, they won their final group match against Egypt 2–1.

After the 2018 World Cup, Saudi Arabia played in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. They finished second in their group. They then lost 1–0 to Japan in the Round of 16.

In October 2019, Saudi Arabia played Palestine in the West Bank. This was a new step for Saudi Arabia, as they usually played such matches in other countries. The game ended in a 0–0 draw.

KSA-EGY (2)
Saudi Arabia playing against Egypt in the 2018 World Cup.

Saudi Arabia qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This was the first World Cup held in the Middle East. They were in a group with Argentina, Poland, and Mexico. In their first game, they caused a huge upset by beating Argentina 2–1. This ended Argentina's 36-game unbeaten streak. The Saudi King even declared a holiday to celebrate the win. However, they then lost to Poland and Mexico, finishing last in their group.

Under their new coach, Roberto Mancini, Saudi Arabia played in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. They won their first two group games against Oman and Kyrgyzstan. They drew with Thailand to win their group. In the Round of 16, they faced South Korea. The game ended in a 1–1 draw after extra time. Saudi Arabia lost 4–2 in a penalty shootout and were eliminated.

Saudi Arabia also played in their first CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament in 2025. They reached the quarter-finals but lost 2–0 to Mexico.

Team Uniforms

Saudi Arabia's home uniform is usually white with green details. Their away uniform is green with white details. These colors are from the Saudi flag. In 2023, the team switched their main colors. Green became the home color, and white became the away color.

Team Rivalries

Saudi Arabia has strong rivalries with other football teams. Most of these rivals are from the Gulf region. Key rivals include Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

Matches against Iran are especially important due to historical reasons. There is a strong rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Saudi Arabia has won 4 matches, drawn 6, and lost 5 against Iran.

The rivalry with Iraq started in the 1970s. After the Gulf War, where Iraq invaded Kuwait, the rivalry grew stronger. These matches are often seen as battles for Arab pride.

Outside the Middle East, Saudi Arabia also has rivalries with South Korea, Japan, and Australia.

Home Stadiums

Saudi Arabia has played most of its home matches at King Fahd Sports City in Riyadh. This stadium also hosted the first three King Fahd Cups. These were early versions of the FIFA Confederations Cup. Many World Cup qualifying matches have also been played there.

Since the 2000s, Saudi Arabia has started using other stadiums. They have played games in Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. They also used Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium for some matches.

Recent Matches

Here are some of the Saudi Arabia national football team's recent match results.

      Win       Draw       Loss       Fixture

2024 Matches

5 September 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Saudi Arabia  1–1  Indonesia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
21:00 UTC+3
  • Al-Juwayr Goal 45+3'
  • Walsh Goal 19'
 Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
Attendance: 42,385
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
10 September 2026 World Cup qualification R3 China  1–2  Saudi Arabia Dalian, China
20:00 UTC+8
  • Lajami Goal 14' (o.g.)
  • Kadesh Goal 39', 90'
 Stadium: Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium
Attendance: 48,628
Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov (Tajikistan)
10 October 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Saudi Arabia  0–2  Japan Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
21:00 UTC+3
  • Kamada Goal 14'
  • Ogawa Goal 82'
 Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
Attendance: 65,000
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
15 October 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Saudi Arabia  0–0  Bahrain Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
21:00 UTC+3 Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
Attendance: 35,437
Referee: Salman Falahi (Qatar)
14 November 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Australia  0–0  Saudi Arabia Melbourne, Australia
20:10 UTC+11 Stadium: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Attendance: 27,491
Referee: Adel Al-Naqbi (United Arab Emirates)
19 November 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Indonesia  2–0  Saudi Arabia Jakarta, Indonesia
19:00 UTC+7
  • Marselino Goal 32', 57'
 Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Attendance: 55,970
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)
17 December Friendly Saudi Arabia  3–1  Trinidad and Tobago Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
16:15 UTC+3
  • Al-Shehri Goal 13' (pen.)
  • Al-Hamdan Goal 53'
  • N. Al-Dawsari Goal 88'
  • Jack Goal 90+4'
 Stadium: Al-Shabab Club Stadium
22 December 26th Arabian Gulf Cup Saudi Arabia  2–3  Bahrain Kuwait City, Kuwait
20:30 UTC+3
  • Al-Juwayr Goal 73'
  • Al-Shehri Goal 86' (pen.)
  • Abduljabbar Goal 19'
  • Al-Humaidan Goal 38'
  • Marhoon Goal 76'
 Stadium: Jaber International Stadium
Attendance: 7,726
Referee: Ahmad Al-Ali (Kuwait)
25 December 26th Arabian Gulf Cup Yemen  2–3  Saudi Arabia Kuwait City, Kuwait
17:25 UTC+3
  • Al-Zubaidi Goal 8'
  • Sabarah Goal 27'
  • Kanno Goal 30'
  • Al-Juwayr Goal 57' (pen.)
  • Al-Hamdan Goal 90+3'
 Stadium: Sulaibikhat Stadium
Attendance: 9,200
Referee: Qasim Al-Hatmi (Oman)
28 December 26th Arabian Gulf Cup Iraq  1–3  Saudi Arabia Kuwait City, Kuwait
17:30 UTC+3
  • Mohanad Ali Goal 64'
  • Al-Dawsari Goal 57' (pen.)
  • Al-Hamdan Goal 81', 86'
 Stadium: Jaber International Stadium
Attendance: 54,942
Referee: István Kovács (Romania)
31 December 26th Arabian Gulf Cup SF Oman  2–1  Saudi Arabia Kuwait City, Kuwait
17:30 UTC+3
  • A. Al-Alawi Goal 74'
  • Al-Busaidi Goal 85'
  • Kanno Goal 87'
 Stadium: Sulaibikhat Stadium
Attendance: 10,500
Referee: Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)

2025 Matches

20 March 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Saudi Arabia  1–0  China Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
21:15 UTC+3
  • S. Al-Dawsari Goal 50'
 Stadium: King Saud University Stadium
Attendance: 24,742
Referee: Omar Al-Ali (United Arab Emirates)
25 March 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Japan  0–0  Saudi Arabia Saitama, Japan
19:35 UTC+9 Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002
Attendance: 58,003
Referee: Ahmed Al-Ali (Kuwait)
30 May Friendly Saudi Arabia  2–0  Jordan Dammam, Saudi Arabia
18:40 UTC+3
  • Al-Tombakti Goal 20'
  • Al-Saad Goal 76'
 Stadium: Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium
5 June 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Bahrain  0–2  Saudi Arabia Riffa, Bahrain
19:00 UTC+3
  • Al-Juwayr Goal 16'
  • Al-Aboud Goal 78'
 Stadium: Bahrain National Stadium
Attendance: 15,075
Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev (Uzbekistan)
10 June 2026 World Cup qualification R3 Saudi Arabia  1–2  Australia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
--:-- UTC+3
  • Al-Aboud Goal 19'
  • Metcalfe Goal 42'
  • Duke Goal 48'
 Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Attendance: 24,620
Referee: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim (Qatar)
15 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup GS Haiti  0–1  Saudi Arabia San Diego, United States
17:15 UTC−7
  • Al-Shehri Goal 21' (pen.)
 Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Referee: Walter López Castellanos (Guatemala)
19 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup GS Saudi Arabia  0–1  United States Austin, United States
20:15 UTC−5
Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Referee: Marco Ortíz (Mexico)
22 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup GS Saudi Arabia  1–1  Trinidad and Tobago Paradise, United States
16:00 UTC−7
  • Al-Buraikan Goal 60'
Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
Referee: Keylor Herrera (Costa Rica)
28 June 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup QF Mexico  2–0  Saudi Arabia Glendale, United States
19:15 UTC−7
  • Vega Goal 49'
  • Madu Goal 81' (o.g.)
 Stadium: State Farm Stadium
Referee: Lukasz Szpala (United States)

Coaching Staff

Hervé Renard
Hervé Renard became the manager of the national football team of Saudi Arabia in 2024.

The current coaching staff helps the team perform its best.

Position Name Ref.
Head coach France Hervé Renard
Assistant coaches France David Ducci
France Alexandre Kerveillant
France François Rodrigues
Saudi Arabia Mohammed Amin
Goalkeeping coach England Craig Mawson
Technical coach Saudi Arabia Osama Hawsawi
Trainer Saudi Arabia Abdulsalam Al-Farabi
Saudi Arabia Ibrahim Al-Jalali
Scout Saudi Arabia Mohamed Al-Ghanim
Technical director Morocco Nasser Larguet

Player Records

These statistics include only official matches recognized by FIFA. Players whose names are in bold are still active with the Saudi Arabia team.

Most Games Played

Mohamed Al-Deayea 2010
Mohamed Al-Deayea has played the most games for Saudi Arabia, with 173 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Mohamed Al-Deayea 173 0 1993–2006
2 Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi 163 3 1990–2001
3 Sami Al-Jaber 156 46 1992–2006
4 Abdullah Zubromawi 142 3 1993–2002
5 Osama Hawsawi 138 7 2006–2018
Hussein Abdulghani 138 5 1996–2018
7 Taisir Al-Jassim 134 19 2004–2018
8 Saud Kariri 133 7 2001–2015
9 Mohamed Abd Al-Jawad 121 7 1981–1994
10 Mohammad Al-Shalhoub 118 19 2000–2018

Top Goal Scorers

Majed Abdullah in 1984
Majed Abdullah is Saudi Arabia's top scorer with 72 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Majed Abdullah 72 116 0.61 1978–1994
2 Sami Al-Jaber 46 156 0.29 1992–2006
3 Yasser Al-Qahtani 42 108 0.39 2002–2013
4 Obeid Al-Dosari 41 94 0.44 1994–2002
5 Talal Al-Meshal 32 60 0.53 1998–2006
6 Mohammad Al-Sahlawi 28 42 0.67 2010–2018
Khaled Al-Muwallid 28 114 0.25 1988–1998
8 Hamzah Idris 26 66 0.39 1992–2000
Fahad Al-Mehallel 26 87 0.3 1992–1999
10 Salem Al-Dawsari 25 97 0.26 2012–present

Team Achievements

WM06 ASA-UKR Warm Up
Saudi players warming up before a match in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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Saudi Arabia players before their opening match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

This section shows the Saudi Arabia national football team's achievements in different competitions.      Champion       Runners-up       Third place  

Overview
Event 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
FIFA Confederations Cup 0 1 0
FIFA Arab Cup 2 1 1
AFC Asian Cup 3 3 0
Arabian Gulf Cup 3 7 8
Asian Games 0 1 1
Arab Games 1 1 1
Total 9 14 11

FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world.

FIFA World Cup Record
Year Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1954 Not a FIFA member
1958 to 1974 Did not enter
Argentina 1978 Did not qualify
Spain 1982
Mexico 1986
Italy 1990
United States 1994 Round of 16 12th 4 2 0 2 5 6
France 1998 Group stage 28th 3 0 1 2 2 7
South Korea Japan 2002 32nd 3 0 0 3 0 12
Germany 2006 28th 3 0 1 2 2 7
South Africa 2010 Did not qualify
Brazil 2014
Russia 2018 Group stage 26th 3 1 0 2 2 7
Qatar 2022 25th 3 1 0 2 3 5
Canada Mexico United States 2026 Qualification in progress
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034 Qualified as hosts
Total Round of 16 6/17 19 4 2 13 14 44

AFC Asian Cup

The AFC Asian Cup is the main football competition for Asian teams.

Asian Cup 1984, match Saudi Arabia and China
The Final of the 1984 AFC Asian Cup, where Saudi Arabia won their first title.
AFC Asian Cup Record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
Hong Kong 1956 Not an AFC member
South Korea 1960
Israel 1964
Iran 1968
Thailand 1972
Iran 1976 Qualified but withdrew
Kuwait 1980 Withdrew
Singapore 1984 Champions 1st 6 3 3 0 7 3
Qatar 1988 Champions 1st 6 3 3 0 5 1
Japan 1992 Runners-up 2nd 5 2 2 1 8 3
United Arab Emirates 1996 Champions 1st 6 3 2 1 11 6
Lebanon 2000 Runners-up 2nd 6 3 1 2 11 8
China 2004 Group stage 13th 3 0 1 2 3 5
Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam 2007 Runners-up 2nd 6 4 1 1 12 6
Qatar 2011 Group stage 15th 3 0 0 3 1 8
Australia 2015 10th 3 1 0 2 5 5
United Arab Emirates 2019 Round of 16 12th 4 2 0 2 6 3
Qatar 2023 9th 4 2 2 0 5 2
Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualified as hosts
Total 3 Titles 12/19 52 23 15 14 74 50

CONCACAF Gold Cup

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is a major tournament for teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean. Saudi Arabia participated as a guest team.

CONCACAF Gold Cup Record
Year Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA
Canada United States2025 Quarter-finals 8th 4 1 1 2 2 4
Total Quarter-finals 1/28 4 1 1 2 2 4

FIFA Arab Cup

The FIFA Arab Cup is a competition for Arab nations.

FIFA Arab Cup Record
Year Result Pld W D L GF GA
Lebanon 1963 Did not enter
Kuwait 1964
Iraq 1966
Saudi Arabia 1985 Third place 4 2 1 1 7 3
Jordan 1988 Group stage 4 0 2 2 1 4
Syria 1992 Runners-up 4 2 1 1 7 5
Qatar 1998 Champions 4 4 0 0 12 3
Kuwait 2002 Champions 6 5 1 0 11 3
2009 Cancelled
Saudi Arabia 2012 Fourth place 4 1 1 2 6 5
Qatar 2021 Group stage 3 0 1 2 1 3
Qatar 2025 To be determined
Total 7/10 29 14 7 8 45 26

Gulf Cup

The Gulf Cup is a football tournament for teams in the Arabian Gulf region.

Gulf Cup Record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
Bahrain 1970 Third place 3rd 3 0 2 1 2 4
Saudi Arabia 1972 Runners-up 2nd 3 2 1 0 10 2
Kuwait 1974 Runners-up 2nd 4 3 0 1 9 6
Qatar 1976 Group stage 5th 6 2 0 4 8 14
Iraq 1979 Third place 3rd 6 3 2 1 14 4
United Arab Emirates 1982 Group stage 4th 5 2 1 2 6 4
Oman 1984 Third place 3rd 6 3 1 2 9 8
Bahrain 1986 Third place 3rd 6 3 0 3 9 9
Saudi Arabia 1988 Third place 3rd 6 2 3 1 5 4
Kuwait 1990 Withdrew
Qatar 1992 Third place 3rd 5 3 0 2 6 4
United Arab Emirates 1994 Champions 1st 5 4 1 0 10 4
Oman 1996 Third place 3rd 5 2 2 1 8 6
Bahrain 1998 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 2 0 5 2
Saudi Arabia 2002 Champions 1st 5 4 1 0 10 3
Kuwait 2003–04 Champions 1st 6 4 2 0 8 2
Qatar 2004 Group stage 5th 3 1 0 2 4 5
United Arab Emirates 2007 Third place 3rd 4 2 1 1 4 3
Oman 2009 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 2 0 10 0
Yemen 2010 Runners-up 2nd 5 2 2 1 6 2
Bahrain 2013 Group stage 5th 3 1 0 2 2 3
Saudi Arabia 2014 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 9 5
Kuwait 2017–18 Group stage 6th 3 1 1 1 2 3
Qatar 2019 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 0 2 7 5
Iraq 2023 Group stage 6th 3 1 0 2 3 4
Kuwait 2024–25 Semifinal Third place 4 2 0 2 9 8
Saudi Arabia 2026
Total 3 Titles 25/26 116 59 25 32 175 114

Arab Games

The Arab Games is a multi-sport event for Arab countries.

Arab Games Record
Year Result Pld W D L GF GA
Egypt 1953 Did not enter
Lebanon 1957 Group stage 3 1 1 1 4 3
Morocco 1961 Fifth place 5 1 0 4 4 38
United Arab Republic 1965 Did not enter
Syria 1976 Runners-up 6 3 1 2 9 4
Morocco 1985 Fourth place 4 3 0 1 6 3
Lebanon 1997 Did not enter
Jordan 1999 First round 2 0 1 1 2 3
Egypt 2007 Third place 4 1 1 2 5 5
Qatar 2011 First round 2 0 1 1 0 2
2023–present See Saudi Arabia national under-23 football team
Total 7/10 26 9 5 12 30 58

Asian Games

The Asian Games is a multi-sport event for Asian countries.

Asian Games Record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
India 1951 Did not enter
Philippines 1954
Japan 1958
Indonesia 1962
Thailand 1966
Thailand 1970
Iran 1974
Thailand 1978 Group stage 10th 3 0 2 1 3 4
India 1982 Semi-finals Third place 6 3 2 1 7 4
South Korea 1986 Final Runners-up 6 3 2 1 9 6
China 1990 Quarter-finals 5th 3 2 1 0 6 0
Japan 1994 Quarter-finals 5th 5 3 0 2 9 10
Thailand 1998 Did not enter
2002–present See Saudi Arabia national under-23 football team
Total Final 5/13 23 11 7 5 34 24

FIFA Confederations Cup

The FIFA Confederations Cup was a tournament for continental champions.

FIFA Confederations Cup Record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
Saudi Arabia 1992 Runners-up 2nd 2 1 0 1 4 3
Saudi Arabia 1995 Group stage 5th 2 0 0 2 0 4
Saudi Arabia 1997 7th 3 1 0 2 1 8
Mexico 1999 Fourth place 4th 5 1 1 3 8 16
South Korea Japan 2001 Did not qualify
France 2003
Germany 2005
South Africa 2009
Brazil 2013
Russia 2017
Total Runners-up 4/10 12 3 1 8 13 31

Honors and Awards

Worldwide Competitions

Intercontinental Competitions

  • Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
    • 2 Runners-up (2): 1985, 1997

Continental Competitions

  • AFC Asian Cup
    • Coppa Asia.svg Champions (3): 1984, 1988, 1996
    • 2 Runners-up (3): 1992, 2000, 2007
  • Asian Games
    • 2 Silver medal (1): 1986
    • 3 Bronze medal (1): 1982

Regional Competitions

  • Arabian Gulf Cup
    • 1 Champions (3): 1994, 2002, 2003–04
    • 2 Runners-up (7): 1972, 1974, 1998, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2019
    • 3 Third place (9): 1970, 1979, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2007, 2024–25
  • Arab Cup
    • 1 Champions (2): 1998, 2002
    • 2 Runners-up (1): 1992
    • 3 Third place (1): 1985
  • Arab Games
    • 2 Silver medal (2): 1976, 1992
    • 3 Bronze medal (1): 2007
  • Islamic Solidarity Games
    • 1 Gold medal (1): 2005

Awards

  • AFC National Team of the Year (1): 1996
  • AFC Asian Cup Fair Play Award (1): 2000

Summary of Major Titles

These are the official honors recognized by FIFA or related football groups.

Senior Competition 1 2 3 Total
FIFA Confederations Cup 0 1 0 1
AFC Asian Cup 3 3 0 6
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations 0 2 0 2
Total 3 6 0 9

See also

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