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Saudi Arabia's exit from the FIFA World Cup has reignited debate over one of the most contentious decisions made before the tournament: the dismissal of the national team coach who secured their qualification.
The Saudi Football Federation parted ways with Hervé Renard in April, appointing Georgios Donis with the hope that the change would reverse a disappointing run of friendly matches and inject new momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Instead, Saudi Arabia departed Group H without a win, scoring only once in three matches.
The early elimination has already cast doubt on Donis's future, with the Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiyah reporting that the federation is considering releasing the Greek specialist after just six games in charge. Former Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus is reportedly among the candidates being considered.
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