The Saudi Arabia national football team have parted ways with head coach Hervé Renard with immediate effect, just months before the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Renard, who only returned for a second spell in charge at the end of 2024, has now been relieved of his duties in a surprising move that raises fresh questions about the team’s preparation and stability ahead of the global showpiece.
The French tactician initially led Saudi Arabia between 2019 and 2023, famously guiding the team to a historic victory over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. His reappointment was seen as a strategic move to restore continuity and experience within the squad.
However, despite high expectations following his return, recent developments appear to have prompted the Saudi football authorities to make a swift managerial change.
The decision leaves the Green Falcons in a race against time to appoint a new head coach capable of organizing the squad and implementing a clear tactical identity before the World Cup.
Further details regarding the reasons behind Renard’s dismissal and the identity of a potential successor are expected to emerge in the coming days.
