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Saudi Arabia Appoints New Coach Less Than 2 Months Before World Cup
TL;DR
Saudi Arabia has appointed Georgios Donis as the new national team coach, replacing Herve Renard just two months before the World Cup. Donis will lead the team until July 2027.
Key points
- Georgios Donis appointed as Saudi Arabia's national team coach
- Replaces Herve Renard less than two months before World Cup
- Contract signed until July 2027
- Donis has coached several European clubs
- Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced the change
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Saudi Arabia appointed Greek Georgios Donis as coach of the national team until July 2027 on Thursday, replacing Frenchman Herve Renard less than two months before theĀ World CupĀ in North America.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said in a statement on X that Donis had signed a contract to take charge of the senior team following the settlement of Renard's contractual situation.
Donis, 56, has coached several European clubs, including Greek sides AEK Athens and PAOK, the federation said.
Saudi Arabia are busy preparing for theĀ World CupĀ in June-July, which will be coāhosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said it will hold a press conference in Riyadh with the national team's coaching staff before the squad depart for their training camp in the United States.
Renard, who took charge of Saudi for his second spell in 2024, led the threeātime Asian champions to qualify for theĀ World CupĀ where they will play in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde.
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Q&A
Who is Georgios Donis and what is his coaching background?
Georgios Donis is a 56-year-old Greek coach with experience managing several European clubs, including AEK Athens and PAOK.
Why did Saudi Arabia replace coach Herve Renard?
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation settled Renard's contractual situation, leading to his replacement by Georgios Donis.
When does the World Cup start and how does this coaching change affect Saudi Arabia?
The World Cup in North America starts in November 2026, and the coaching change puts pressure on Donis to quickly prepare the team.