World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard

Saudi Arabia's football federation parts ways with manager Herve Renard just months after securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup. | Contesto: cronaca

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In a surprising move, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has terminated the contract of national team manager Herve Renard, the federation confirmed on Tuesday. The Frenchman's departure comes despite his successful navigation of the team through the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. No immediate successor was named, leaving the team's leadership in flux as it prepares for the next phase of its campaign. Renard, 55, was appointed in 2019 and quickly became a pivotal figure in Saudi football. His tenure was highlighted by a historic 2-1 victory over eventual champions Argentina in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a result that stunned the global football community and marked one of the tournament's greatest upsets. That iconic win cemented his status as a transformative coach for the Green Falcons, demonstrating an ability to organize a disciplined and effective counter-attacking unit against the world's best. The decision to part ways appears driven by ambitions that extend beyond mere qualification. Federation officials, reportedly aligned with the nation's broader Vision 2030 reform agenda, are believed to be seeking a new direction and a higher-caliber tactical approach for the finals themselves. While Renard secured the necessary results in the qualifying rounds, some observers noted inconsistent performances in other competitions, including a group-stage exit at the 2023 Asian Cup. The federation's statement alluded to a mutual agreement to pursue different futures, a common diplomatic phrasing in such dismissals. Renard's legacy in Saudi Arabia is now a complex one. He achieved the primary objective of World Cup qualification and delivered a legendary World Cup moment, yet his overall record in continental tournaments fell short of expectations. His departure also severs a direct link to his unique pedigree in international football. Before his Saudi role, Renard carved out a legendary reputation in Africa, becoming the first coach to win the Africa Cup of Nations with two different nations, leading underdogs Zambia to glory in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015....

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