Yasser Al-Misehal Resigns After Saudi Arabia's World Cup Exit

Yasser Al-Misehal stepped down as president of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation after the national team's disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup, where they finished at the bottom of Group H with only two points, following a draw against Uruguay and losses to Spain and Cape Verde. In a statement on social media, Al-Misehal took full responsibility for the team's failure to qualify for the next round and apologized to everyone involved.

He indicated that he would not continue in his role until the end of his current term, which has lasted seven years. Al-Misehal has been heavily involved in Saudi Arabia's successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

His resignation comes as the country has invested significantly in sports, including signing high-profile players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr., in an effort to enhance the standard of football within the nation.