Saudi Arabia
FIFA RANK 51ST ODDS: 500-1 WORLD CUP BEST LAST 16 (1994)
THE BOSS HERVE RENARD
FRENCHMAN has had an eclectic career with Ivory Coast, Angola, Lille and Cambridge on his CV. A two-time Africa Cup of Nations’ winning manager.
THE BIG STAR SALMAN AL-FARAJ
CAPTAIN, 33, who is likely to play in No10 role and will be key to their attacks.
THE RISING STAR FIRAS AL-BURAIKAN
SIX goals for his nation aged just 22 and should start up front.
FORM DULL
FOUR goals (one for, three against) in their last six games.
KEOWN’S VERDICT
SAUDI ARABIA will be hopeful after finishing above Japan and Australia in qualifying.