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Yasser Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, has announced his resignation. His decision comes as a direct consequence of the national team's disappointing performance at the World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
Saudi Arabia finished last in Group H, securing only two points. The team managed 1-1 draws against Uruguay and 0-0 against Cape Verde, but a heavy 0-4 defeat to Spain ended their tournament campaign.
In a statement posted on social media, Al-Misehal took responsibility for the poor results.
"The national team's failure to advance to the next stage of the World Cup is a result that falls short of our ambitions. I take full responsibility for this and offer my apologies to everyone who expected to see our team perform better. I am convinced that accountability demands the opportunity for a new chapter, which is why I have decided not to complete my term," he wrote.
Al-Misehal had led the federation for seven years. He played a crucial role in Saudi Arabia's successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
This marked Saudi Arabia's third consecutive and seventh overall appearance at the World Cup finals.
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