Giorgos Donis: We were very poor at creating chances, our forwards weren't performing well

Saudi Arabia's national football team's inability to retain possession and create attacking opportunities condemned them to a goalless draw against Cape Verde in their final World Cup group stage match, according to head coach Giorgos Donis.

This result saw the "Green Falcons" exit the 2026 World Cup, finishing last in Group H with two points. Their inferior goal difference placed them behind third-placed Uruguay, who also failed to advance to the knockout stage after a 1-0 loss to Spain.

"We were very poor at creating chances. We can't win a match playing like that. Our forwards weren't performing well. Our biggest problem today was creativity, and that was obvious," Giorgos Donis stated after the game.

The Greek tactician, however, praised his players, noting that their World Cup participation was a positive experience, but one that also requires re-evaluation.

"It wasn't what we wanted, because we played such a match against a team at the same level as ours. This is cause for reflection. Still, the experience was good, and I want to thank the players," Donis added.

This marks Saudi Arabia's seventh appearance at the World Cup finals, and for the sixth consecutive time, they failed to progress beyond the group stage.