Riyadh: The Saudi national football team was eliminated from the Concacaf Gold Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the quarter-finals. Coach Herv© Renard, speaking at the post-match press conference, stated that luck was not on his team's side due to the challenging nature of the encounter. He also admitted that some tactical decisions made during the game were not optimal.
According to Saudi Press Agency, despite the loss, Renard praised the experience gained by the players, highlighting the value of competing against high-level international teams and the opportunities the tournament provided for their growth.