After the shock of Spain… what happened between Donis and the players of the Saudi Arabian national team?

A media report reveals a behind-the-scenes conversation between Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis of Greece and the Greens’ players following their heavy 0-4 loss to Spain in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

The Saudi Arabian national team suffered a heavy defeat against the Spanish El Matador team, so the decision of its fate in the tournament was postponed until the final round against the Cape Verde national team.

According to Al Arabiya, Donis wanted to meet the players in the dressing room after the match in an attempt to boost their morale after the team’s difficult result.

The Greek coach assured his players that the defeat against Spain should not affect their self-confidence, stressing that the team still has a real chance to achieve its goal in the tournament.

During his speech, Donis indicated that he is working to build a group that can serve the Saudi national team in the coming years, explaining that the current elements represent the core of this project and that his confidence in the players has not been affected despite the loss.

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The Green coach asked his players to keep calm and not pay attention to the criticism after the game, stressing that the team can still come back strong in the next confrontation.

Donis also explained that the technical staff has already started thinking about the decisive game against Cape Verde, noting that he has a special plan for that match, which he will start working on in the coming days to correct the mistakes that appeared against Spain.

Saudi Arabia will be hoping to overcome the effects of their latest defeat and quickly regain balance as the showdown with Cape Verde will be key in determining the Greens’ chances of reaching the next round of the 2026 World Cup.