Saudi Arabia Coach: We Made Too Many Mistakes

Saudi Arabia's head coach, Georgios Donis, acknowledged Spain's superiority after his team suffered a 4-0 defeat in their World Cup match.

“We couldn't keep Spain out of our penalty area and made too many mistakes. When the game isn't going well and you concede three quick goals, uncertainty creeps in. We tried to calm the team, but it affected the players. This often happens in major tournaments; it's evident. There's no fear here, but when things go wrong, a sense of insecurity takes over. Players like Yamal, with their individual quality and ability to play one-on-one, make a difference on the pitch. He has consistently proven this in Spain. Once he reaches optimal physical condition, he will be even more effective,” Donis was quoted as saying by FIFA's official website.

In their final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup, Saudi Arabia will face Cape Verde on Saturday, June 27th.

The match kicks off at 3:00 AM Bulgarian time.

This match, along with all 104 games of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will be broadcast live on bnt.sportal.bg.