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Having started the 2018 World Cup by losing 5-0 to Russia then ending it with a 2-1 victory over Egypt, the Green Falcons have since become Asia’s most improved team. It all changed when Herve Renard took over in 2019.

In qualification, Saudi Arabia were the

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