Hervé Renard Already Fears His Upcoming Opponent

The head coach of Saudi Arabia, Hervé Renard, responded with a mix of realism and ambition to the draw for the 2026 World Cup. “We have inherited the best team in the world, Spain, which is ranked first in the FIFA rankings and is very tough to play against. We choose to see this positively, as it gives us the chance to face the best team in the world. So, it’s a pleasure above all,” he stated. The Green Falcons will face Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde.

The coach also emphasized the importance of being vigilant against the other opponents in the group. “We hope to play the role of spoilers against Uruguay, which is also a challenging team. I know Cape Verde well; I spent a lot of time in Africa and played with them. They are a tough team to handle. We respect everyone, and it’s up to us to be better than the rest,” Renard added, showing a clear determination to meet the challenge. However, before that, Saudi Arabia must focus on the ongoing Arab Cup in Qatar.