Saudi Arabia – Yasser Al Misehal has officially announced his resignation as the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation following the national team’s exit from the 2026 World Cup group stage. Acknowledging that the team’s performance did not meet national aspirations, Al Misehal stated that he chose to step down to allow for a new phase of leadership.

The Saudi national team, participating in their seventh World Cup, failed to progress after securing a draw against Uruguay, suffering a heavy 0-4 defeat to Spain, and concluding their campaign with a goalless draw against Cape Verde. This early departure marks the end of a campaign during which the team hoped to replicate or exceed their historic group stage progression from 1994.