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Saudi FA President Resigns After Bottom-Group World Cup Exit

6/29/2026

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Yasser Al-Misehal resigned as Saudi Arabia federation president on Sunday, June 28, 2026, after the World Cup exit.
Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, drawing Uruguay and Cape Verde and losing to Spain.
Al-Misehal said he bears full responsibility, apologizes to fans, and will not complete his term.

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Yasser Al-Misehal resigned as Saudi Arabia federation president on Sunday, June 28, 2026, after the World Cup exit.
Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, drawing Uruguay and Cape Verde and losing to Spain.
Al-Misehal said he bears full responsibility, apologizes to fans, and will not complete his term.