US EditionSaudi Arabia confirms coaching change as Donis replaces Renard ahead of World Cup
Georgios Donis takes over after poor friendlies and gets a contract through July 2027, the Saudi soccer federation said.
- On Thursday, Saudi Arabia fired Herve Renard and appointed Georgios Donis as head coach, less than two months before the World Cup begins.
- Renard's second spell ended after he replaced Roberto Mancini in October 2024, as the SAFF sought change following a 4-0 loss to Egypt and 2-1 defeat to Serbia.
- The 56-year-old Donis, a former Greece international, joins from Saudi Pro League club Al-Khaleej and previously coached AEK Athens and Panathinaikos in his native Greece.
- Donis's contract runs until July 2027, with the Saudi soccer federation citing his extensive experience in the Saudi Pro League as enabling quick adaptation to the role.
- Saudi Arabia opens Group H play against Uruguay on June 15, also facing Spain and Cape Verde at the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
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Saudi Arabia appoint Donis as coach ahead of World Cup
Georgios Donis has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the country's football federation (SAFF) announced on Thursday. The Greek takes over following the sacking of Herve Renard earlier in April - less than two months before Saudi Arabia open their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on June 15. In a post on social media, the SAFF said that Donis' contract would run until July 2027. The 56-year-old ha…
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