Saudi Arabia is making a change, moving on from men's national team manager Herve Renard just months before the World Cup. The Frenchman led the Falcons into the 2022 World Cup, where they were the only team to beat eventual champion Argentina.

Both Saudi Arabia and Uruguay have shown inconsistent performances leading up to this fixture. Saudi Arabia, with a record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses over their last 20 matches, has struggled to find form,

A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results.

Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis gestures during an international friendly against Ecuador on May 30. [Photo/Agencies] Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago.

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will face off in the first FIFA World Cup match in Miami on June 15 at Hard Rock Stadium, bringing excitement to South Florida’s Saudi community.

Saudi Arabia was held to a goalless draw against 10-man Senegal on Wednesday in the ​two teams’ final friendly before the start of ‌the World Cup.

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The Saudi Arabia national soccer team has been using Austin as its home base as it prepares for the World Cup. Zoom in: The squad is using Austin FC's practice facilities, as well as Q2 Stadium. Its first match is Monday in Miami,