Saudi Stars Stand Behind Renard as World Cup 2026 Looms
3 April 2026
Update on Renard's Position
The French coach Herve Renard's future with the Saudi national team is under a cloud as speculation grows about his stay before World Cup 2026.
Recent Results and Reactions
The Green Falcons lost friendlies to Egypt and Serbia during the March international window, fueling talk of a coaching change.
Calls for Renard to depart grew louder as the World Cup 2026 looms.
Offers, Contracts and World Cup Context
Renard reportedly received an offer from the Ghana Football Association to coach their side, which will also compete in the World Cup, but he reportedly declined due to his contract with Saudi Arabia.
Sources close to Asharq Al-Awsat say Renard remains highly respected in the Saudi dressing room, and the Saudi federation is wary of a risky, uncalculated change.
The Saudi team is drawn in Group 8 alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde.
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Punchline 1: If Renard's contract were a goalkeeper, the defense would still need a new plan to stop the boos.
Punchline 2: The only thing more solid than Renard's hold on his job is the team's Wi-Fi connection during a friendly—both are always buffering.
