Al-Akhdar's World Cup exit

The Saudi national team drew with Cape Verde 0-0 in the closing match of their World Cup campaign, securing qualification to the Round of 32 alongside European champions Spain. Before the match, their hopes depended on a victory to renew their chances. During the game, Saudi goalkeeper Muhammad Al-Owais kept a clean sheet against a potential goal, and the team's performance improved significantly compared to the previous match against Spain. This participation stands out as one of the most notable moments in Saudi football history, as the team previously reached the knockout stages in the 1994 edition.