Saudi football chief resigns after early World Cup exit
Yasser Al-Misehal, president of Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation, has stepped down following the national team’s disappointing World Cup performance. The Green Falcons finished last in their group after failing to secure a win, prompting Al-Misehal to take responsibility for the outcome. He played a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s football ambitions, including the successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup. The country has heavily invested in football, attracting top international stars to its league.
Match highlights
- Yasser Al-Misehal resigned after Saudi Arabia was eliminated in the World Cup group stage.
- The team finished bottom of Group H with two draws and a 4–0 loss to Spain.
- Al-Misehal said he bears full responsibility for the early exit and apologized to fans.
- He had led the federation for seven years and was key in securing the 2034 World Cup hosting rights.
- Saudi Arabia has spent nearly two billion dollars on football in the past three years, signing stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema.
