Defeat in Jakarta prompted Saudi changes, says coach Renard

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said losing to Indonesia in Jakarta last year had been the spur to make the changes required to his squad that led them to seal a crucial victory over Patrick Kluivert’s side on Wednesday.

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The Saudis moved a step closer to automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Indonesia in Jeddah as a new-look side avenged November’s 2-0 defeat to move to the top of Group B of qualifying.

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— Saudi National Team (@SaudiNT_EN) October 8, 2025

Defeat in Jakarta prompted Saudi changes, says coach Renard

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